Description

3-Fluoro-2-Oxopropanoic Acid, Sodium Salt Monohydrate, also known as 3-Fluoropyruvic Acid, Sodium Salt Monohydrate, is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound serves as a critical precursor for introducing the 3-fluoropyruvate moiety, a key structural motif in medicinal chemistry and biochemical research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in pharmaceutical development, agrochemical synthesis, and the creation of specialized fluorinated probes and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and potential drug candidates.
• Biochemical Research: Used in enzymatic studies and metabolic pathway analysis as a fluorinated analog of pyruvate.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Intermediate in the development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and stability.
• Fluorinated Probe Development: Serves as a precursor for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) tracer candidates labeled with fluorine-18.
• Organic Synthesis: Versatile reagent for constructing complex fluorinated molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2-Oxopropanoic Acid, Sodium Salt Monohydrate
CAS No.	238754-68-2
Molecular Formula	C3H3FO4Na · H2O
Molecular Weight	154.05 g/mol (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	3-Fluoropyruvic Acid Sodium Salt Monohydrate; Sodium 3-Fluoro-2-oxopropanoate Monohydrate; 3-Fluoropyruvate Sodium Salt Monohydrate; Sodium 3-Fluoropyruvate Monohydrate; Monosodium 3-Fluoropyruvate Monohydrate; 2-Oxo-3-fluoropropanoic Acid Sodium Salt Monohydrate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2-Oxopropanoic Acid, Sodium Salt Monohydrate is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, NMR confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality management system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and commercial-scale applications.

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 maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	Meets theoretical monohydrate range
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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