Description

3-(2-Fluoroethoxy)-Phenol is a fluorinated phenolic compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This specialty intermediate is valued for its unique chemical structure, which incorporates both a phenolic hydroxyl group and a fluoroethoxy side chain, enabling precise molecular modifications. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and oncology targets.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from fluorine's metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated phenolic units into polymer backbones to alter thermal stability, solubility, and surface properties.
• Chemical Biology Probe Synthesis: Useful for creating tagged molecules to study biological pathways and protein interactions.
• Advanced Material Science: A precursor for ligands and monomers in the creation of specialty coatings and high-performance resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Fluoroethoxy)-Phenol
CAS No.	93613-08-2
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO2
Molecular Weight	156.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Fluoroethoxy)phenol; 1-Fluoro-2-(3-hydroxyphenoxy)ethane; m-(2-Fluoroethoxy)phenol; Phenol, 3-(2-fluoroethoxy)-; 3-Hydroxyphenyl 2-fluoroethyl ether; 2-Fluoroethyl 3-hydroxyphenyl ether
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2-Fluoroethoxy)-Phenol 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, IR) to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support customer audits and can supply material meeting specific research-grade or custom purity specifications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.