Description

4-(4-Fluoro-Benzyloxy)-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with a 4-fluorobenzyloxy group. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the research and manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for synthesizing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and other transformations to introduce the (4-fluorobenzyloxy)phenyl moiety.
• Chemical Research & Development: A crucial material for academic and industrial R&D focused on medicinal chemistry and new material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Fluoro-Benzyloxy)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	405-87-8
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO3
Molecular Weight	246.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)methoxy]benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-; p-(p-Fluorobenzyloxy)benzoic Acid; 4-(4-Fluorobenzyloxy)benzoic Acid; 4-(p-Fluorobenzyloxy)benzoic Acid; 4-Fluoro-4'-benzyloxybenzoic Acid; FBB Acid; 405-87-8
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Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Fluoro-Benzyloxy)-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets exacting pharmaceutical and research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	158°C - 162°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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