Description

Methyl 4-Fluoro-2-(4-Formylphenyl)Benzoate is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of a benzoate ester, a fluorine substituent, and a formylphenyl group, which provides versatile reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for use as a key intermediate in the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammatory diseases, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity imparted by the fluorine atom and aromatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the development of advanced electronic materials, where its rigid, fluorinated aromatic structure can influence mesomorphic and photophysical properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability and specific functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in methodological studies for cross-coupling reactions, carbonyl chemistry, and fluorination techniques.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Methyl 4-Fluoro-2-(4-Formylphenyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	1820640-31-0
Molecular Formula	C15H11FO3
Molecular Weight	258.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Fluoro-2-(4-formylphenyl)benzoate; 4-Fluoro-2-(4-formylphenyl)benzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-(4-Formylphenyl)-4-fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2-(4-Carboxaldehydephenyl)-4-fluorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-2-(4-formylphenyl)-, methyl ester; 1820640-31-0; 4-Fluoro-2-(4-formylphenyl)methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-Fluoro-2-(4-Formylphenyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation 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 should be kept under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to maintain stability.

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%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.