3-Fluoro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol (CAS 192702-79-7)

3-Fluoro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol is a compound that is utilized in the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules. Its alcohol functional group makes it a versatile intermediate for reactions such as esterifications and etherifications. In the study of fluorinated organic compounds, 3-Fluoro-4-methylbenzyl alcohol is used to understand the effects of fluorine substitution on the chemical and physical properties of aromatic compounds. This research is relevant for the design of materials with specific characteristics, such as increased stability or altered reactivity. Additionally, the compound′s presence in various reaction mechanisms offers insights into the development of synthetic methodologies that can be applied in the creation of new compounds for use in research applications, including material science and catalysis. The compound also serves as a starting point for the preparation of building blocks in the synthesis of more complex molecules for various research applications.