Description

2-Fluorobutanoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated carboxylic acid building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom on the alpha carbon, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorinated motifs into target molecules, which can significantly alter their physical, chemical, and biological properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing novel active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability, bioavailability, and lipophilicity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with improved efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated compounds used in display technologies and specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for introducing fluorine atoms in medicinal chemistry and material science research.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of specialty surfactants and surface modifiers.
• Complex Ligand & Catalyst Development: Used to create fluorinated ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorobutanoic Acid
CAS No.	433-44-3
Molecular Formula	C4H7FO2
Molecular Weight	106.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluorobutyric Acid; α-Fluorobutyric Acid; DL-2-Fluorobutanoic Acid; (±)-2-Fluorobutanoic Acid; 2-Fluorobutanoic acid; Butanoic acid, 2-fluoro-; 2-Fluorobuttersäure (German); Acide 2-fluorobutanoïque (French)
EINECS	207-094-2

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorobutanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical properties.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.