Description

1-(5-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethan-1-Ol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with unique solubility, thermal, and optical characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex aromatic molecules used in high-value fragrance compositions.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(5-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethan-1-Ol
CAS No.	878572-08-8
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO2
Molecular Weight	170.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(5-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)ethanol; α-Methyl-5-fluoro-2-methoxybenzyl alcohol; 5-Fluoro-2-methoxy-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; (5-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)methylcarbinol; 1-(5-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)ethyl alcohol; 2-Methoxy-5-fluoro-α-methylbenzyl alcohol; 878572-08-8; 5-Fluoro-2-methoxy-α-methylbenzenemethanol
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(5-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenyl)Ethan-1-Ol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR) to confirm identity and quantify purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor specifications to meet specific project 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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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