Description

2-Fluorotoluene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its fluorine atom, which introduces unique electronic and steric properties critical for modifying molecular behavior in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is a key intermediate for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the fluorine atom can enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to improve lipophilicity and target specificity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved performance and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions, including cross-coupling and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, to introduce the fluoromethylbenzene moiety.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Utilized to create fluorinated monomers or additives that impart specific properties like chemical resistance or altered surface energy to polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Functions in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments for high-value applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Fluorotoluene
CAS No.	95-52-3
Molecular Formula	C7H7F
Molecular Weight	110.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2-methylbenzene; o-Fluorotoluene; 2-Methylfluorobenzene; ortho-Fluorotoluene; 2-Fluoro-1-methylbenzene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-xylene (related compound); o-Tolyl fluoride; Benzene, 1-fluoro-2-methyl-
EINECS	202-426-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorotoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%
Density (at 20°C)	1.000 - 1.010 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.475

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