Description

4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, bifunctional aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a strategically placed fluorine atom. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate (API) and a versatile building block in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways where the fluorine substituent and dicarboxylic acid functionality are crucial for activity and pharmacokinetics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require fluorinated aromatic cores for enhanced efficacy and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis and material science applications.
• Polymer and Material Science: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance polymers, such as polyimides or polyesters, contributing to thermal stability and specific material properties.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies, where its structure can influence molecular alignment and electronic characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a rigid, fluorinated biphenyl scaffold for medicinal chemistry and chemical biology research, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1261941-44-9
Molecular Formula	C14H9FO4
Molecular Weight	260.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4'-(carboxy)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxylic Acid, 2'-Fluoro-; 2'-Fluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxylic Acid; 4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-4'-carboxybiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid; Biphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic Acid, 2-Fluoro Derivative; 2-Fluorobiphenyl-4,4'-dicarboxylic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Carboxyphenyl)-2-Fluorobenzoic 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, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. 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 area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is 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%
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.