Description

3'-Fluoro-4'-Methoxybutyrophenone is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ketone building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both fluorine and methoxy substituents, making it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the fluorine atom.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Advanced Organic Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, carbonyl chemistry, and as a scaffold for creating complex heterocycles in academic and industrial R&D.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3'-Fluoro-4'-Methoxybutyrophenone
CAS No.	347-65-9
Molecular Formula	C11H13FO2
Molecular Weight	196.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)butan-1-one; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybutyrophenone; 4'-Methoxy-3'-fluorobutyrophenone; Butyrophenone, 3'-fluoro-4'-methoxy-; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-1-butanoylbenzene; 1-Butanone, 1-(3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)-; NSC 406914
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3'-Fluoro-4'-Methoxybutyrophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive R&D applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.