China and India are the leading exporters of 4-Fluorophenol, collectively accounting for the majority of global shipments, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importers. Imports into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest growth observed in Southeast Asian demand, coinciding with upward pressure on 4-Fluorophenol prices amid tightening supply from key Asian producers.
4-Fluorophenol is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid at room temperature, with a characteristic phenolic odor and moderate volatility; it melts at approximately 32–34 °C and boils at 185–187 °C. It is an aromatic organic compound classified as a fluorinated phenol and serves primarily as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its principal industrial use is in the production of pharmaceuticals—particularly fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)—and agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides. It is also employed in the synthesis of specialty dyes, liquid crystals, and performance polymers requiring enhanced thermal or chemical stability.
Intermediates of Liquid Crystals
white to light yellow crystal powder
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