Description

4-Fluoro-3-Propoxytoluene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ether, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role in creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties, essential for developing new materials and active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as medicinal chemistry and liquid crystal synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A versatile building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of charge-transport materials or semiconductors for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Can be incorporated to modify the properties of high-performance polymers, influencing their solubility and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-Propoxytoluene
CAS No.	1311197-87-1
Molecular Formula	C10H13FO
Molecular Weight	168.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2-propoxy-4-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-3-propoxyfluorobenzene; 3-Propoxy-4-fluorotoluene; Toluene, 4-fluoro-3-propoxy-; 4-Fluoro-3-propyloxytoluene; 2-Fluoro-5-methyl-1-propoxybenzene; 4-Fluoro-3-(propyloxy)toluene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-3-Propoxytoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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 fluorinating agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.