Description

1-(5-Fluoropyridin-2-Yl)Ethanol is a high-value fluorinated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its importance lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine atom and the hydroxyl group, enabling precise molecular construction for complex targets. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitors and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require fluorinated pyridine motifs for enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals where fluorination tunes electronic properties and stability.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(5-Fluoropyridin-2-Yl)Ethanol
CAS No.	915720-55-7
Molecular Formula	C7H8FNO
Molecular Weight	141.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(1-Hydroxyethyl)-5-fluoropyridine; 1-(5-Fluoro-2-pyridinyl)ethanol; 5-Fluoro-2-(1-hydroxyethyl)pyridine; α-Methyl-5-fluoropyridine-2-methanol; (5-Fluoropyridin-2-yl)methanol, α-methyl-; 1-(5-Fluoropyridin-2-yl)ethan-1-ol
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(5-Fluoropyridin-2-Yl)Ethanol adheres to stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified for high-purity grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (HPLC)	≥99.0% (High Purity Grade)
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.