2-Fluorophenethyl alcohol

The Benzeneethanol, 2-fluoro- with CAS registry number of 50919-06-7 is also known as 2-Fluorophenethyl alcohol. The IUPAC name is 2-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethanol. It belongs to product categories of Alcohols; C7 to C8; Oxygen Compounds. In addition, the formula is  and the molecular weight is 140.15. This chemical is a clear colorless liquid that may destroy living tissue on contact. Besides, it may cause damage to health and may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. What's more, this chemical should be sealed in cool, dry place with good ventilation system.

Physical properties about Benzeneethanol, 2-fluoro- are: (1)ACD/LogP: 1.41; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 1.41; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 1.41; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 6.95; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 6.95; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 139.46; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 139.46; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 3; (11)Polar Surface Area: 9.23 Å²; (12)Index of Refraction: 1.514; (13)Molar Refractivity: 37.33 cm³; (14)Molar Volume: 123.9 cm³; (15)Polarizability: 14.79x10^-24cm³; (16)Surface Tension: 37.9 dyne/cm; (17)Density: 1.13 g/cm³; (18)Flash Point: 98.3 °C; (19)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 46.95 kJ/mol; (20)Boiling Point: 207.8 °C at 760 mmHg; (21)Vapour Pressure: 0.133 mmHg at 25 °C.

Preparation of Benzeneethanol, 2-fluoro-: it is prepared by reaction of (2-fluoro-phenyl)-acetic acid ethyl ester. The reaction needs reagent lithium aluminium hydride and solvent diethyl ether with other condition of heating for 1 hour. The yield is about 88 %.

Uses of Benzeneethanol, 2-fluoro-: it is used to produce 1-(2-chloromethoxy-ethyl)-2-fluoro-benzene by reaction with formaldehyde. The reaction occurs with reagent HCl and solvent benzene at the temperature of -10 ~ -5 °C. The yield is about 79 %.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it. As a chemical, it is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. It is harmful in contact with skin or if swallowed and it also causes burns. During using it, wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. After using it, take off immediately all contaminated clothing. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If accident happens or you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
1. SMILES: Fc1ccccc1CCO
2. InChI: InChI=1/C8H9FO/c9-8-4-2-1-3-7(8)5-6-10/h1-4,10H,5-6H2
3. InChIKey: HNIGZVZDWCTFPR-UHFFFAOYAH
4. Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9FO/c9-8-4-2-1-3-7(8)5-6-10/h1-4,10H,5-6H2
5. Std. InChIKey: HNIGZVZDWCTFPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N