Description

5-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenyl Acetic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals, where its specific substitution pattern enables precise molecular design. It is primarily sought by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine moiety for enhanced bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic components used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic structures via coupling and functionalization reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and complex fragrance molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenyl Acetic Acid
CAS No.	383134-85-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO3
Molecular Weight	184.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(5-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; (5-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic Acid; 5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzeneacetic Acid; 5-Fluoro-o-anisic Acid, Acetic Acid Derivative; 5-Fluoro-2-Methoxy-α-toluic Acid; 5-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid; FA-2-OMe-AA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Methoxyphenyl Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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