Description

Ethyl 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)Acrylate is a high-purity fluorinated acrylate ester monomer, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the acrylate group combined with the electronic influence of the fluorophenyl moiety, enabling the creation of specialized polymers and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic structures for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom improves lipophilicity and target binding.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: A key component for creating fluorinated acrylic polymers and copolymers, which exhibit superior weatherability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy for coatings and advanced materials.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for fluorinated mesogens and charge-transport materials used in display and lighting technologies.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Utilized as a substrate in Heck reactions and other palladium-catalyzed cross-couplings to construct complex conjugated systems.
• Fine Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel fluorinated compounds for various high-value applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)Acrylate
CAS No.	24393-50-8
Molecular Formula	C11H11FO2
Molecular Weight	194.20 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (E)-3-(4-Fluorophenyl)acrylate; Ethyl 3-(p-Fluorophenyl)propenoate; 4-Fluorocinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-Ethyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)acrylate; trans-Ethyl 3-(4-fluorophenyl)acrylate; Ethyl (E)-3-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-propenoate; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-fluorocinnamate
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)Acrylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by GC-MS, IR, and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0% (E-isomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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