Description

4-n-Butoxy-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and an alkoxy side chain, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core component in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays (LCDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for engineering plastics and specialty polymers to improve thermal and chemical resistance.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Intermediate in the synthesis of charge-transport materials and emitters for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and developing new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-n-Butoxy-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	326-76-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13FO3
Molecular Weight	212.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-4-butoxybenzoic Acid; 4-Butoxy-3-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-butoxy-3-fluoro-; 4-(n-Butoxy)-3-fluorobenzoic Acid; 3-Fluoro-4-n-butoxybenzoic Acid; 4-Butoxy-3-fluorobenzoic acid; 326-76-1; 4-(Butyloxy)-3-fluorobenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4-n-Butoxy-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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