Description

4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-Fluoroanilino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable organic intermediate. This compound is crucial for research and development in advanced pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly in constructing complex molecular scaffolds. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging its chlorophenyl and fluoroanilino motifs.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for specialized dyes, pigments, or advanced materials requiring specific aromatic and amide functionalities.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential material for university laboratories and CROs (Contract Research Organizations) conducting studies in organic synthesis and chemical biology.
• Process Chemistry Development: Used for scaling up and optimizing synthetic routes in pilot plants and kilo-labs for commercial production.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-Fluoroanilino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	1008018-98-1
Molecular Formula	C16H13ClFNO3
Molecular Weight	321.73 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-[(4-fluorophenyl)amino]-4-oxobutanoic acid; 2-(4-Fluoroanilino)-4-(4-chlorophenyl)-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4-Oxo-4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-[(4-fluorophenyl)amino]butanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 4-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-[(4-fluorophenyl)amino]-4-oxo-; 1008018-98-1; 4-(p-Chlorophenyl)-2-(p-fluoroanilino)-4-oxobutyric acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-2-(4-Fluoroanilino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.