Description

4-Fluoro-2-Phenylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both a carboxylic acid and a fluorinated phenyl moiety. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorophenyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials used in displays and lighting.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or additive to impart specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties to specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new fluorination chemistry.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare sophisticated ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Phenylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	2714-91-2
Molecular Formula	C13H9FO2
Molecular Weight	216.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Phenyl-4-fluorobenzoic Acid; 4-Fluoro-2-biphenylcarboxylic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxylic Acid, 4'-Fluoro-; 4'-Fluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxylic Acid; 4-Fluoro-2-phenylbenzoic Acid; NSC 403119; 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)benzoic Acid (isomer check)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Phenylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for traceability and quality assurance.

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). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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%

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