Description

4-Fluorobenzylamine is a versatile aromatic amine building block characterized by its reactive primary amine group and a fluorine substituent on the benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing more complex molecules in advanced research and industrial manufacturing. It is essential for pharmaceutical chemists, agrochemical developers, and material scientists seeking to introduce fluorinated benzyl motifs into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key starting material for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates for CNS, oncology, and anti-infective therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific chemical resistance or surface properties to specialty polymers.
• Peptide Synthesis & Bioconjugation: Utilized as a reagent for introducing fluorobenzyl groups into peptides or for creating linker molecules in bioconjugation chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A fundamental building block in organic chemistry for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic structures and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorobenzylamine
CAS No.	140-75-0
Molecular Formula	C7H8FN
Molecular Weight	125.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Fluorophenyl)methanamine; p-Fluorobenzylamine; 4-Fluorobenzenemethanamine; 1-(Aminomethyl)-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluorobenzyl amine; α-Amino-4-fluorotoluene; 4-FBA; FBA
EINECS	205-433-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorobenzylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.