Description

3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine atom and the benzyl alcohol functional group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorophenyl moiety enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, altering their surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl alcohol group can be utilized for protection/deprotection strategies in multi-step synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	773872-35-8
Molecular Formula	C13H11FO
Molecular Weight	202.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Fluorophenyl)(phenyl)methanol; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-methanol, 3'-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-3-phenylbenzyl alcohol; α-(3-Fluorophenyl)benzenemethanol; 3'-Fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-methanol; (3-Fluorobiphenyl-3-yl)methanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.