Description

4-(4-Fluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid is a high-value, fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals, where the introduction of fluorine atoms is a critical strategy for modulating biological activity and metabolic stability. Industries that need it include pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and fine chemical synthesis for creating novel materials.

Application

• As a versatile pharmaceutical intermediate in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Key building block for agrochemical active ingredients, such as herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine moiety for enhanced efficacy.
• Used in material science research for the development of advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Intermediate in the synthesis of specialty dyes and pigments with specific light-fastness properties.
• Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Fluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	149288-44-8
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO3
Molecular Weight	246.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Fluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(4-fluorophenoxy)methyl]-; 4-(4-Fluorophenoxymethyl)benzoic acid; 4-[(4-Fluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; 4-(p-Fluorophenoxymethyl)benzoic acid; 4-Carboxybenzyl 4-fluorophenyl ether; [4-(4-Fluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]formic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Fluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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