Description

1-Fluoro-4-(1-Methylethenyl)Benzene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its reactive vinyl group. This compound is essential for introducing the 4-fluorostyrene moiety into complex molecular architectures, enabling advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions, polymerization, and as a key synthetic intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a fluorinated styrene derivative.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for producing fluorinated polymers with unique properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of advanced organic materials, including liquid crystals, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and functional coatings.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Provides a handle for further functionalization via reactions at the vinyl group, making it a versatile tool in organic synthesis laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluoro-4-(1-Methylethenyl)Benzene
CAS No.	350-40-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9F
Molecular Weight	136.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-α-methylstyrene; 1-Fluoro-4-isopropenylbenzene; 4-Fluoroisopropenylbenzene; p-Fluoro-α-methylstyrene; α-Methyl-4-fluorostyrene; 4-Vinylfluorobenzene, α-methyl-; (4-Fluorophenyl)propene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Fluoro-4-(1-Methylethenyl)Benzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific research or production requirements.

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). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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