Description

3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Phenol is a high-purity fluorinated phenolic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine substituent, enabling precise molecular design for performance materials. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Fluorinated core unit for electronic chemicals used in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Monomer for introducing fluorine-containing phenolic groups into engineering plastics to improve thermal and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Versatile substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions in complex molecule assembly.
• Chemical Research & Development: Valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and material science R&D programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Phenol
CAS No.	80254-64-4
Molecular Formula	C12H9FO
Molecular Weight	188.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-Fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-ol; 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)phenol; 3-Hydroxy-3'-fluorobiphenyl; m-Fluoro-m'-hydroxybiphenyl; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-ol, 3'-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-3'-hydroxybiphenyl
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)Phenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting research and industrial-grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	82 - 86 °C
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.