Description

4-(3-Fluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical agents. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter physical properties such as thermal stability, solubility, and refractive index.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl systems.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyl alcohol moiety can be used for the protection of carboxylic acids or as a handle for further functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Fluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	773873-05-5
Molecular Formula	C13H11FO
Molecular Weight	202.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-(3-Fluorophenyl)phenyl)methanol; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-methanol, 3'-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-4'-hydroxymethylbiphenyl; 4-(3-Fluorophenyl)benzenemethanol; 3'-Fluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-methanol; 4-(3-Fluorophenyl)benzyl alcohol; 3-Fluorobiphenyl-4-ylmethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Fluorophenyl)Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.