Description

3-Fluorocinnamic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing the cinnamic acid scaffold with a fluorine substituent, which can significantly alter the electronic properties, metabolic stability, and binding affinity of target molecules. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory agents, and CNS-active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the development of fluorescent tags and activity-based probes for studying biological processes.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific optical, electronic, or surface properties.
• Academic & R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in cross-coupling and fluorination reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorocinnamic Acid
CAS No.	20595-30-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO2
Molecular Weight	166.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(3-Fluorophenyl)acrylic acid; 3-Fluorocinnamic Acid; trans-3-Fluorocinnamic Acid; (E)-3-Fluorocinnamic Acid; 3-Fluorobenzeneacrylic Acid; β-(3-Fluorophenyl)acrylic Acid; 3-Fluorocinnameic Acid; m-Fluorocinnamic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorocinnamic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Approx. 142-147 °C
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.