Description

3-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of fluorine and ethoxy substituents, which are essential for modulating the physicochemical and biological properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, improving material properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials and semiconductors in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex, multi-substituted aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1033201-71-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO3
Molecular Weight	184.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-ethoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-3-ethoxy-; 3-Ethoxy-2-fluorobenzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-3-ethoxybenzoic acid; 3-Ethoxy-2-fluorobenzoic acid CAS 1033201-71-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for research and scale-up activities.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly sealed to protect the contents from moisture.

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.