4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol

Name: 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041043

About 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol, a fluorinated building block registered under CAS number 459-56-3. Its molecular formula is C7H7FO and its molecular weight is 126.13 g/mol. Systematically, it is named (4-fluorophenyl)methanol. Common synonyms include p-Fluorobenzyl alcohol and 4-Fluorobenzylic alcohol.

Keep the container tightly sealed and store it in a cool, dry area. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol
Catalogue No.	VQ-041043
CAS Number	459-56-3
IUPAC name	(4-fluorophenyl)methanol
Molecular formula	C₇H₇FO
Molecular weight	126.13 g/mol
Exact mass	126.0481
InChIKey	GEZMEIHVFSWOCA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC(=CC=C1CO)F
PubChem CID	68022

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	1.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	p-Fluorobenzyl alcohol, 4-Fluorobenzylic alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 4-fluoro-, (4-fluoro-phenyl)-methanol, (4-fluorophenyl)methan-1-ol, 4-fluorobenzoic alcohol, (4-Fluorophenyl)methanol #

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory 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, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol?

The CAS Registry Number of 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is 459-56-3. It is also known as p-Fluorobenzyl alcohol, 4-Fluorobenzylic alcohol, Benzenemethanol, 4-fluoro-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol?

4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol has the molecular formula C7H7FO and a molecular weight of 126.13 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is (4-fluorophenyl)methanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol can I order?

We supply 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol?

Yes. Every lot of 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 4-Fluorobenzyl Alcohol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.