Description

1-Fluoro-4-Isopropoxybenzene is a versatile aromatic ether building block characterized by its fluorine and isopropoxy substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers to alter surface properties, chemical resistance, or thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to construct complex organic molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Fluoro-4-Isopropoxybenzene
CAS No.	459-06-3
Molecular Formula	C9H11FO
Molecular Weight	154.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-1-isopropoxybenzene; p-Fluorophenyl isopropyl ether; 1-Isopropoxy-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluorophenyl isopropyl ether; Isopropyl 4-fluorophenyl ether; (4-Fluorophenoxy)propane; 459-06-3; NSC 406925
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Quality Control

Our 1-Fluoro-4-Isopropoxybenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index	1.480 - 1.490
Density	1.05 - 1.10 g/cm³

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