Description

4-Fluoro-2-(4-Hydroxymethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a benzylic alcohol group on a fluorinated biphenyl core, makes it an indispensable intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in developing kinase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory agents, and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from the stability and bioactivity imparted by the fluorine atom.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated biphenyl derivatives used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and optical characteristics.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Utilized in creating fluorescent tags, molecular probes, and other tools for biochemical research and diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital substrate for custom chemical synthesis services catering to the specific needs of R&D organizations and pilot-scale production.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-(4-Hydroxymethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1261994-06-2
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO3
Molecular Weight	246.23 g/mol
Synonyms	[4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl](4-fluorophenyl)methanone-2-carboxylic acid; 2-(4-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-4-fluorobenzoic Acid; 4-Fluoro-2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)benzoic Acid; 4-Fluoro-2-(p-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)benzoic Acid; 4-Fluoro-2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)benzoic acid; 2-(4-Hydroxymethylphenyl)-4-fluorobenzoic Acid; 1261994-06-2; 4-Fluoro-2-(4-hydroxymethyl-phenyl)-benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Fluoro-2-(4-Hydroxymethylphenyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for assay and impurity profiling, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.