Description

Methyl 4-Fluoro-3-(4-Methylphenyl)Benzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its precise molecular architecture, which serves as a versatile intermediate for constructing more complex chemical entities. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom and biphenyl-like structure can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and other transformations to introduce fluorinated biphenyl motifs into target molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways involving fluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Fluoro-3-(4-Methylphenyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	1381944-67-7
Molecular Formula	C15H13FO2
Molecular Weight	244.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Methyl-4-fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-fluoro-3-(p-tolyl)benzoate; 3-(4-Methylphenyl)-4-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; 4-Fluoro-3-(4-methylphenyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-3-(4-methylphenyl)-, methyl ester; 1381944-67-7; 4-Fluoro-3-(4'-methylphenyl)benzoate methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Fluoro-3-(4-Methylphenyl)Benzoate adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.