6-Fluorohexan-1-ol
- CAS No.373-32-0
- GradeIndustrial / Pharmaceutical
- Availability● In Stock
High-purity 6-Fluorohexan-1-ol (CAS 373-32-0), a versatile fluorinated alcohol intermediate for advanced organic synthesis.
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Product Overview
6-Fluorohexan-1-ol is a high-purity fluorinated aliphatic alcohol widely employed as a key building block in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. With its unique combination of a terminal hydroxyl group and a distal fluorine atom, this compound offers enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity, making it particularly valuable in the design of complex organic molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). As a specialty fluorochemical intermediate, it supports the development of novel therapeutics and fine chemicals requiring precise molecular tuning.
Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C6H13FO |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 120.17 g/mol |
| Density | 0.92 g/cm³ |
| Boiling Point | 158.2°C |
| Flash Point | 77.9°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.398 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Assay | ≥99.0% |
| Moisture | ≤0.5% |
Industrial Applications
6-Fluorohexan-1-ol serves primarily as an intermediate in multi-step organic syntheses. Its applications include:
- Construction of fluorinated side chains in drug discovery programs targeting improved pharmacokinetic profiles.
- Synthesis of specialty surfactants and functional polymers with tailored surface properties.
- Preparation of chiral ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
- Use as a derivatization agent in analytical chemistry for enhancing detection sensitivity.
Stored in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources, this product is typically supplied in 225 kg drums or customized packaging to meet global regulatory and logistical requirements. As a non-controlled, non-narcotic chemical, it is fully compliant with international trade standards for B2B chemical commerce.
