How is (5-Amino-2-fluorophenyl)methanol (CAS: 84832-00-8) typically synthesized?

(5-Amino-2-fluorophenyl)methanol (CAS: 84832-00-8) can be synthesized via the reduction of 5-fluoro-2-nitrophenol with a suitable reducing agent such as sodium borohydride. This process provides good yield and selectivity. Alternatively, it can be prepared by reacting 5-amino-2-fluorophenol with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst. These methods are commonly used in organic synthesis laboratories.