Description

4-(2-Acetylphenyl)-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Development: Employed in the creation of electron-transport or host materials for improved device efficiency.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a tagged scaffold for studying protein-ligand interactions and enzyme mechanisms.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorinated benzoic acid groups into polymers for specialty coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2-Acetylphenyl)-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1365271-52-8
Molecular Formula	C15H11FO3
Molecular Weight	258.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Acetyl-2-fluorobiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid; 2-Fluoro-4'-(2-acetylphenyl)benzoic Acid; 4-(2-Acetylphenyl)-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-acetyl-2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoro-4'-(2-oxoethyl)benzoic Acid (tautomeric form); 1365271-52-8; 4-(2-Acetylphenyl)-2-fluorobenzoicacid
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2-Acetylphenyl)-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data are provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.