2-Fluoroethanol
TL;DR: 2-Fluoroethanol (CAS 371-62-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C2H5FO and molecular weight 64.03244 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-fluoroethanol
Also Known As: 2-Fluoroethanol, Ethanol, 2-fluoro-, Fluoroethanol, beta-Fluoroethanol, 2-Fluoro-1-ethanol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 20 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C2H5FO |
| Molecular Weight | 64.03244 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.8 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 20.2 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 64.03244 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 4 |
| Complexity | 10.0 |
| Melting Point | -15.61 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Boiling Point | 218.3 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) |
| Density | 1.104 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 87.8 °F (EPA, 1998) |
| Vapor Pressure | 21.3 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | Miscible in ethanol, ethyl ether; very soluble in acetone |
| SMILES | C(CF)O |
| InChIKey | GGDYAKVUZMZKRV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: 2-Fluoroethanol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
2-Fluoroethanol is a heterocyclic building block identified by CAS number 371-62-0 and the molecular formula C2H5FO and a molecular weight of 64.03 g/mol. Physically, the compound has a density of 1.104 at 68 °F (EPA, 1998) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: Miscible in ethanol, ethyl ether; very soluble in acetone. Synonyms include 2-Fluoroethanol and Ethanol, 2-fluoro-.
Custom synthesis (mg to ton scale), HPLC/NMR/MS analytical support, and complete COA/MSDS documentation are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of 2-Fluoroethanol
Property Insights of 2-Fluoroethanol
The XLogP value of -0.8 indicates that 2-Fluoroethanol is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 20.2 Ų, 2-Fluoroethanol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Fluoroethanol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 2-Fluoroethanol?
The CAS number of 2-Fluoroethanol is 371-62-0.
What is the molecular formula of 2-Fluoroethanol?
The molecular formula of 2-Fluoroethanol is C2H5FO.
What is the molecular weight of 2-Fluoroethanol?
The molecular weight of 2-Fluoroethanol is 64.03244 g/mol.
What are the applications of 2-Fluoroethanol?
2-Fluoroethanol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy 2-Fluoroethanol?
You can request a quote for 2-Fluoroethanol directly from CoreyChem. Contact us or email [email protected] for pricing and availability.
Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for 2-Fluoroethanol?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for 2-Fluoroethanol and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.