Description

4-(3-Fluoro-4-Methylanilino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its role as a key building block for constructing more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for API development and other sophisticated applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its unique fluorinated aniline structure.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of electron-transport or host materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and liquid crystal compounds.
• Bioconjugation & Linker Chemistry: Utilized in the design of chemical probes, drug-linker systems for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and other bioconjugation applications.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development, catalysis research, and exploring new chemical spaces in both academic and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(3-Fluoro-4-Methylanilino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	282542-06-7
Molecular Formula	C11H12FNO3
Molecular Weight	225.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Fluoro-4-methylphenylamino)-4-oxobutanoic acid; 4-Oxo-4-[(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)amino]butanoic acid; Butanedioic acid, 4-[(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)amino]-, 4-ester; 3-Fluoro-4-methylanilinosuccinic acid; Succinamic acid, N-(3-fluoro-4-methylphenyl)-; 282542-06-7; 4-(3-Fluoro-p-toluidino)-4-oxobutanoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(3-Fluoro-4-Methylanilino)-4-Oxobutanoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment. Our quality system is designed to support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and meets the exacting standards required for global industrial and research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under dry conditions to prevent product degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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