Description

3-(3-Fluorophenoxymethyl)Benzoic 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 introduction of fluorine atoms is crucial for modulating biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorophenoxy moiety can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic components in electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, enhancing material properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-activity relationships (SAR) of fluorinated compounds.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of bespoke fine chemicals and advanced intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Fluorophenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1019462-57-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₁FO₃
Molecular Weight	246.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-[(3-Fluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-[(3-fluorophenoxy)methyl]-; 3-(3-Fluorophenoxymethyl)benzoic acid; [3-(3-Fluorophenoxymethyl)phenyl]formic acid; 3-Fluorophenoxymethylbenzoic Acid; m-(3-Fluorophenoxymethyl)benzoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(3-Fluorophenoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for demanding synthetic applications. All material is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We support compliance with relevant guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates (ICH Q7, GMP where applicable) and can provide material meeting custom purity specifications upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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.