Description

Methyl 6-(Benzyloxy)-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated benzoate derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a versatile, functionalized aromatic scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules with targeted properties. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, or oncology.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile intermediate for further functionalization, including hydrolysis to the corresponding acid, deprotection of the benzyloxy group, or cross-coupling reactions.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and catalysis research within university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 6-(Benzyloxy)-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	2484888-74-4
Molecular Formula	C16H15FO3
Molecular Weight	274.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Fluoro-3-methyl-6-(phenylmethoxy)benzoate; 6-(Benzyloxy)-2-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 6-(benzyloxy)-2-fluoro-3-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 6-(benzyloxy)-2-fluoro-m-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 6-(Benzyloxy)-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoate adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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

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