Description

Fluoroacetic Acid Propyl Ester is an organic fluorine compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This ester is valued for its role as a versatile fluorinated building block, enabling the introduction of fluorine atoms into target molecules to modify their physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides and pesticides where fluorine substitution enhances efficacy and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated monomers or surface-modifying agents in polymers and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for introducing the fluoroacetate moiety via esterification or transesterification reactions.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in the design of metabolic tracers or enzyme inhibitors for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoroacetic Acid Propyl Ester
CAS No.	10117-11-0
Molecular Formula	C5H9FO2
Molecular Weight	120.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Propyl Fluoroacetate; Fluoroacetic Acid n-Propyl Ester; n-Propyl Fluoroacetate; Monofluoroacetic Acid Propyl Ester; 2-Fluoroacetic Acid Propyl Ester; Propyl 2-Fluoroacetate; Fluoroacetate de propyle (French); Propylfluoresigsäureester (German)
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Quality Control

Our Fluoroacetic Acid Propyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile and strong acid/organic solvent nature, appropriate secondary containment is recommended. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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