Description

3-Ethoxy-4-[(4-Fluorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive benzoyl chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both ethoxy and fluorobenzyloxy substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom and ether linkages contribute to bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal monomers and charge-transport molecules for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for introducing the benzoyl moiety into complex molecular architectures under mild conditions.
• Peptide & Protein Modification: Utilized as an acylating agent for modifying amino acids, peptides, or other biomolecules in biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxy-4-[(4-Fluorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1160251-11-5
Molecular Formula	C16H14ClFO3
Molecular Weight	308.73 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Fluorobenzyloxy)-3-ethoxybenzoyl chloride; 3-Ethoxy-4-(4-fluorobenzyloxy)benzoyl chloride; 4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)methoxy]-3-ethoxybenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-ethoxy-4-[(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-; 1160251-11-5; 3-Ethoxy-4-(4-fluorobenzyloxy)benzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Ethoxy-4-[(4-Fluorobenzyl)Oxy]Benzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and purity. Our standard grade meets high-purity specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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