Description

4-(3-Fluorophenoxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound serving as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a benzoic acid core linked via an ether bridge to a fluorinated phenyl ring, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This product is essential for research and manufacturing chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate fluorophenoxy motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the fluorophenoxy group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing charge-transport or emissive layers in OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated compounds and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Fluorophenoxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1021000-12-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉FO₃
Molecular Weight	232.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Fluorophenoxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(3-fluorophenoxy)-; 3-Fluorophenyl 4-carboxyphenyl ether; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 3'-fluoro-4'-oxy-; 4-Carboxy-3'-fluorodiphenyl ether; 4-(m-Fluorophenoxy)benzoic acid; 3-Fluoro-4-phenoxybenzoic acid; 4-(3-Fluorophenoxy)benzene-1-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Fluorophenoxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and 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. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light to maintain stability.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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