Description

2-(2-Acetyl-4-Fluorophenoxy)Acetic Acid is a specialized fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, combining a reactive acetic acid moiety with a fluorinated acetylphenoxy group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process scale-up teams within the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Can be incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific chemical resistance or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated organic molecules.
• Chemical Research Standard: Used as a reference standard in analytical method development and quality control for related compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Acetyl-4-Fluorophenoxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	34848-65-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9FO4
Molecular Weight	212.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Acetyl-4-fluorophenoxy)ethanoic acid; Acetic acid, 2-(2-acetyl-4-fluorophenoxy)-; 4-Fluoro-2-hydroxyphenyl methyl ketone O-acetic acid; 2-Acetyl-4-fluorophenyloxyacetic acid; (2-Acetyl-4-fluorophenoxy)acetic acid; α-Carboxymethyl-2-acetyl-4-fluorophenyl ether; 34848-65-2; 2-(2-Acetyl-4-fluorophenoxy)acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Acetyl-4-Fluorophenoxy)Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for each lot to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and handling properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
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.