Description

3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and a methoxy group on the benzyl alcohol core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved performance and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter physical properties such as thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to introduce the 3-fluoro-4-methoxybenzyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of sophisticated aromatic compounds for high-value fragrance and flavor applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	96047-32-4
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO2
Molecular Weight	156.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)methanol; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzenemethanol; 4-Methoxy-3-fluorobenzyl Alcohol; 1-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)methanol; α-Hydroxymethyl-3-fluoro-4-methoxybenzene; 3-Fluoro-p-anisyl Alcohol; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzylalcohol; 96047-32-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

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 place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. This product is easily oxidized; keep away from strong oxidizing agents and minimize exposure to air during handling.

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	≤ 0.5%
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.