Description

3-Fluoro-4-Methoxycinnamic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated cinnamic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where precise molecular modification is required for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory agent research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal molecules for electronic displays.
• Peptide Mimetics & Bio-conjugation: The carboxylic acid group enables its use in creating peptide analogs and as a linker in bioconjugation chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific properties like UV stability or altered solubility.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Methoxycinnamic Acid
CAS No.	147906-08-9
Molecular Formula	C10H9FO3
Molecular Weight	196.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)acrylic Acid; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxycinnamate; trans-3-Fluoro-4-methoxycinnamic Acid; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzeneacrylic Acid; (2E)-3-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxycinnamicacid; FMO-CA; 3-F-4-MeO-CA
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Methoxycinnamic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); therefore, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	185 - 190 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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