Description

5-Amino-2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block with a bifunctional amine and alcohol group. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where its structure enables the introduction of key pharmacophores. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists for creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced intermediates, and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced bioactivity 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).
• Peptide Mimetics & Bioconjugation: The amine and alcohol functionalities allow for its use in constructing peptide analogs and linker molecules for bioconjugation applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An important substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating complex biaryl structures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: Essential for academic and industrial research focused on exploring the unique properties imparted by fluorine in organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Amino-2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	84832-00-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8FNO
Molecular Weight	141.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-5-aminobenzyl alcohol; (2-Fluoro-5-aminophenyl)methanol; 5-Amino-2-fluorobenzenemethanol; 2-Fluoro-5-hydroxyaminobenzene; Benzenemethanol, 5-amino-2-fluoro-; 5-Amino-2-fluorophenylmethanol; 2-Fluoro-5-aminobenzylalcohol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Amino-2-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider using desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

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	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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