Description

2-Fluoro-4-n-Propyloxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of fluorine and alkoxy substituents, which are essential for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for high-performance display technologies.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its electron-withdrawing characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2-fluoro-4-propoxybenzoate moiety into complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial labs.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the scale-up and production of client-specific target molecules requiring this precise fluorinated scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-n-Propyloxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	203115-96-2
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO3
Molecular Weight	198.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Propoxy)-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-4-propoxybenzoic Acid; 4-n-Propoxy-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-propoxy-; 2-Fluoro-4-propyloxybenzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-4-(propyloxy)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-4-n-Propyloxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and purity. Our standard grade typically meets a purity specification of ≥97% (HPLC), with higher purity grades available. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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