Description

Ethyl 4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated benzoate ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic introduction of both fluorine and an ester group onto a methyl-substituted aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The reactive ester group allows for further transformations (hydrolysis, amidation, reduction) to access a wide array of derivatives for material science.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	167758-88-5
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO2
Molecular Weight	182.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Fluoro-o-toluate; 4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Methyl-4-fluorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-2-methyl-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-fluoro-2-methylbenzenecarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and consistent quality.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.