Description

1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol (CAS No. 402-63-1) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol with the molecular formula C₈H₉FO. This compound is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research, featuring a fluorine substituent at the meta position of the phenyl ring and a chiral secondary alcohol group. Its unique structure makes it suitable for asymmetric synthesis, ligand preparation, and as a building block for bioactive molecules. Available in >98% purity (GC), this product is rigorously tested for consistency and stability, ensuring optimal performance in sensitive applications. Packaged under inert gas to prevent degradation, it is ideal for researchers requiring reliable fluorinated synthons.

Properties

• CAS Number: 402-63-1
• Complexity: 105
• IUPAC Name: 1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9FO/c1-6(10)7-3-2-4-8(9)5-7/h2-6,10H,1H3
• InChI Key: YESOPGLEIJQAEF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 140.063743068
• Molecular Formula: C8H9FO
• Molecular Weight: 140.15
• SMILES: CC(C1=CC(=CC=C1)F)O
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 140.063743068
• Synonyms: 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol, 402-63-1, 1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol, 3-Fluoro-alpha-methylbenzyl alcohol, 20044-46-6, MFCD00014402, 3-FLUOROPHENYL METHYL CARBINOL, 3-Fluorophenylmethylcarbinol, Benzenemethanol, 3-fluoro-.alpha.-methyl-, MFCD03092995, NSC2996, EINECS 206-950-4, S-MF-PEL, m-Fluorophenylmethylcarbinol, SCHEMBL508016, 1-(3-fluoro-phenyl)-ethanol, 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol #, SCHEMBL1046557, SCHEMBL1630038, SCHEMBL1661519, SCHEMBL14088061, SCHEMBL16955426, SCHEMBL21177140, DTXSID80942055, 1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol;, NSC 2996, NSC-2996, (+/-)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanol, m-Fluoro-.alpha.-methylbenzyl alcohol, AKOS000249220, AKOS016050382, FS-4147, SB44919, SB45968, SY008099, SY173368, DB-049557, CS-0154113, NS00043749, ST50823678, EN300-53727, Z335245218

Application

1-(3-Fluorophenyl)ethanol is widely used as a chiral precursor in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for fluorinated drug candidates. It serves as a key intermediate in the preparation of ligands for asymmetric catalysis and as a building block for agrochemicals. Researchers also employ it in metabolic studies due to its fluorinated aromatic moiety, which mimics natural substrates while offering enhanced stability.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (100%)

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