Description

4-(3-Cyanophenyl)-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a fluorinated benzoic acid core with a cyano-substituted phenyl group, enabling precise modifications in target molecules. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and fine-tuning material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a critical building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of advanced electronic display materials, where its rigid, polar structure contributes to desired electro-optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, enhancing characteristics like thermal stability, solubility, or adhesion.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems for complex organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Cyanophenyl)-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1261960-89-7
Molecular Formula	C14H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	241.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-4'-(3-cyanophenyl)benzoic Acid; 3'-Cyano-3-fluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-(3-Cyanophenyl)-3-fluorobenzoic acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 3'-cyano-3-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-4'-(3-cyanophenyl)benzoic acid; 3-Fluoro-4-(3-cyanophenyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(3-Cyanophenyl)-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). 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)	≥ 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.