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3-Fluorophenol

SKU 17096368 CAS 372-20-3 C6H5FO MW 112.10 Available on enquiry

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3-Fluorophenol is an aromatic organic compound with a fluorine substituent on the phenol ring, widely used in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemical production, and as an intermediate for specialty chemicals. It serves as a key building block in the creation of fluorinated drugs and pesticides due to its unique reactivity. This chemical has a CAS number of 372-20-3, with the molecular formula C6H5FO and a molecular weight of 112.10 g/mol. It is stored at ambient conditions but requires careful handling, as it carries a Danger signal word: it is toxic if swallowed, causes skin irritation and causes serious eye damage. Molekula supplies 3-Fluorophenol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
17096368
CAS Number
372-20-3
IUPAC Name
3-fluorophenol
EC Number
206-748-6
Molecular Formula
C6H5FO
Molecular Weight
112.10
Exact Mass
112.0324
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)F)O
InChIKey
SJTBRFHBXDZMPS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H5FO/c7-5-2-1-3-6(8)4-5/h1-4,8H
PubChem CID
9743

Synonyms

  • 3-Fluorphenol
  • m-Fluorophenol
  • meta-fluorophenol
  • NCIOpen2_001026
  • Phenol, 3-fluoro-
  • Phenol, m-fluoro-
  • s12316

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Vapour Pressure
1.19 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 9743 (Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

What is 3-Fluorophenol commonly used for?

3-Fluorophenol is primarily used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and as a building block for fluorinated compounds.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 3-Fluorophenol?

The chemical formula is C₆H₅FO, and the molecular weight is 112.10 g/mol.

How should 3-Fluorophenol be stored?

Store at ambient temperature in a tightly sealed container, away from moisture, heat, and incompatible substances.

What purity grades of 3-Fluorophenol does Molekula supply?

Molekula supplies technical grade and high-purity grade (typically ≥98% purity) of 3-Fluorophenol.

Can Molekula supply 3-Fluorophenol in bulk quantities?

Yes, Molekula can supply 3-Fluorophenol in bulk, with quantities tailored to customer requirements.

What documentation is provided with an order of 3-Fluorophenol?

Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and batch-specific documentation for traceability.

Related products

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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