Description

4-(4-Fluoro-Benzyl)-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzoic acid and a fluorobenzyl moiety, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A 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 enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds and electron-transport materials in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties to high-performance engineering plastics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis in drug discovery.
• Advanced Material Science: Used in the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other porous materials for catalysis and gas storage applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Fluoro-Benzyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1181266-74-9
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO2
Molecular Weight	230.24 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)methyl]benzoic Acid; 4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)methyl]benzoic Acid; p-(p-Fluorobenzyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]-; 4-(4-Fluorobenzyl)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Fluorobenzyl)benzoic acid CAS 1181266-74-9; 4-(4-Fluorobenzyl)benzoic acid, 98%
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Fluoro-Benzyl)-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect product stability and performance. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH Q3C guidelines

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