Description:
1-(5-Fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1-ethanone, also known as 5-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde or 5-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid ethyl ester, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H7FO2. It is an aldehyde derivative of the phenyl ring, with a fluoro substituent at the 5-position. This compound is a white to gray to brown powder to crystal with an aromatic odor. It is soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, and acetic acid.
Chemical Properties:
White to Gray to Brown powder to crystal
Uses:
The main uses of 1-(5-fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl)-1-ethanone are in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, dyes, flavoring agents, and flame retardants. As an intermediate, it is used in the production of many chemicals, such as the insecticide permethrin. It is also used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages, and as a fragrance component in cosmetics and soaps.