Description

(4-(2-Fluoroethoxy)Phenyl)Methanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive benzylic alcohol group with a fluoroethoxy side chain, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for CNS (Central Nervous System) and oncology targets where fluorine incorporation is critical for metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluoroethoxy moiety to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated components for high-performance liquid crystal displays (LCDs), where its structure contributes to desired dielectric anisotropy and viscosity.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier in the production of specialty polymers, imparting unique solubility, surface energy, and thermal properties to the final material.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the development of novel materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors, where fine-tuning of electronic properties is essential.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in medicinal chemistry and material science for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-(2-Fluoroethoxy)Phenyl)Methanol
CAS No.	93613-03-7
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO2
Molecular Weight	170.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Fluoroethoxy)benzyl alcohol; 1-[4-(2-Fluoroethoxy)phenyl]methanol; p-(2-Fluoroethoxy)benzyl alcohol; (4-(2-Fluoroethoxy)phenyl)carbinol; 2-Fluoroethyl 4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl ether; Benzyl alcohol, 4-(2-fluoroethoxy)-; 93613-03-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-(2-Fluoroethoxy)Phenyl)Methanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, prolonged exposure to air should be minimized.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.