Description

4-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid, 97% CAS NO 1206593-29-4 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 an ethoxy group and a fluorine atom on the aromatic ring, enabling precise modulation of electronic and steric properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can improve lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies, such as cross-coupling reactions, and for creating custom ligand libraries in catalysis.
• Fluorine-Containing Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used to introduce fluorine into complex dye molecules to alter color fastness and spectral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid, 97%
CAS No.	1206593-29-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO3
Molecular Weight	184.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-ethoxybenzoic acid; 4-Ethoxy-2-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-ethoxy-; 2-Fluoro-4-ethoxybenzoic acid, 97%; 1206593-29-4; 4-Ethoxy-2-fluorobenzoic acid, 97%; 2-Fluoro-4-ethoxy-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and purity verification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.