Description

3-Fluoropropanoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated carboxylic acid building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a fluorine atom on the β-carbon, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing fluorinated moieties into target molecules. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients. We supply high-purity 3-Fluoropropanoic Acid CAS NO 461-56-3 to support innovation in these demanding fields.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with enhanced properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies.
• Peptide Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorine into peptides, potentially altering their metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Fluorinated Polymer Research: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers with unique surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various reactions, including nucleophilic substitution and esterification, to introduce the 3-fluoropropanoyl group.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoropropanoic Acid
CAS No.	461-56-3
Molecular Formula	C3H5FO2
Molecular Weight	92.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoropropionic Acid; β-Fluoropropionic Acid; 3-Fluoropropanoic Acid; Fluoropropanoic Acid; 3-FPA; Propanoic acid, 3-fluoro-; UNII-9K628S5R2F
EINECS	207-320-7

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoropropanoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development as well as scale-up manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed and under an inert atmosphere if opened frequently. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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