Description

3-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenylacetic acid is a high-purity 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 agrochemicals, where the fluorine and methoxy substituents impart desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Critical intermediate in the synthesis of novel pharmaceutical candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug discovery.
• Building block for advanced agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced efficacy.
• Precursor for liquid crystal materials and other functional organic compounds used in electronics.
• Key starting material in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies and reaction pathways.
• Intermediate in the production of dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	1017778-30-1
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO3
Molecular Weight	184.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; (3-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; 3-Fluoro-2-Methoxybenzeneacetic Acid; 3-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenylacetic Acid; α-(3-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; 1017778-30-1; 3-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzeneacetic acid; 3-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenylacetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenylacetic acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.