Description

3-(3-Fluorophenyl)-4-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its precise molecular structure, which serves as a critical intermediate for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating complex molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorinated biphenyl core can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties to high-performance engineering plastics.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Utilized as a tagged scaffold or linker in the design of molecular probes and activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) reagents.
• Academic & Contract Research: Employed in medicinal chemistry programs and process development for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and route scouting.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Fluorophenyl)-4-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1214363-82-2
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	234.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Fluoro-3-fluorobiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid; 3-Fluoro-4'-fluorobiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid, 3-fluoro-4'-fluoro-; 3,4'-Difluorobiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-(3-Fluorophenyl)-3-fluorobenzoic Acid; 3-Fluoro-4'-(fluorophenyl)benzoic Acid; 1214363-82-2 (CAS); 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)-4-fluorobenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)-4-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via NMR and MS, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced 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, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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