Description

4-(3-Fluoro-Benzyl)-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in introducing both a benzoic acid moiety and a fluorinated benzyl group, enabling precise modulation of molecular properties like lipophilicity and metabolic stability. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical R&D teams and fine chemical manufacturers engaged in developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agrochemicals, and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal and chemical resistance properties to high-performance engineering plastics.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploring novel fluorination chemistry and constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Fluoro-Benzyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1258540-14-5
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO2
Molecular Weight	230.24 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-(3-Fluorobenzyl)phenyl]formic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(3-fluorophenyl)methyl]-; 4-[(3-Fluorophenyl)methyl]benzoic acid; 3-Fluoro-4-benzylbenzoic acid; 4-(3-Fluorobenzyl)benzenecarboxylic acid; p-(3-Fluorobenzyl)benzoic acid; FBB Acid; 1258540-14-5 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Fluoro-Benzyl)-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity determination and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

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.