Description

3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 3-fluoro-4-methoxybenzoyl moiety, a key structural motif in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced biological activity and specific physicochemical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and antimicrobial drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and methoxy substituents can improve metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Acts as a building block for creating complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like solubility and thermal stability.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and spectral properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic routes and creating novel chemical entities for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	3907-15-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClFO2
Molecular Weight	188.58 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-fluorobenzoyl chloride; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzoic acid chloride; 3-Fluoro-p-anisoyl chloride; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzenecarbonyl chloride; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 3907-15-1; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-benzoyl chloride; 4-Methoxy-3-fluorobenzoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and reacts with water and alcohols; ensure containers are kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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