Description

Methyl 3-(4-Cyano-3-Fluorophenyl)Benzoate CAS NO 1381944-52-0 is a high-purity, fluorinated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both cyano and fluoro substituents on the phenyl ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the discovery and scale-up of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a critical building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting applications due to its ability to modify polarity and intermolecular interactions.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered refractive index in specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new reaction pathways, catalysis, and the synthesis of complex molecular architectures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Acts as a model compound for studying the influence of fluorine atoms on reaction kinetics, metabolic stability, and binding affinity in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(4-Cyano-3-Fluorophenyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	1381944-52-0
Molecular Formula	C15H10FNO2
Molecular Weight	255.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(4-Cyano-3-fluorophenyl)benzoate; 3-(4-Cyano-3-fluorophenyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 3-(4-cyano-3-fluorophenyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-(3-fluoro-4-cyanophenyl)benzoate; 1381944-52-0; Methyl 3-(4-cyano-3-fluorophenyl)benzoate (CAS 1381944-52-0)
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 3-(4-Cyano-3-Fluorophenyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to strong light should be avoided. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.