Description

8-Fluoro-3-Methyl-Octanoic Acid is a fluorinated, branched-chain fatty acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and a methyl branch, makes it a critical building block for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to create novel active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability, bioavailability, or biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting metabolic diseases and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can improve lipophilicity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated monomers and additives used in specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystal displays (LCDs) to modify surface properties and thermal stability.
• Biochemical Research: Employed as a probe or substrate in enzymatic studies to investigate the metabolism of fluorinated fatty acids.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various organic transformations, including coupling reactions and as a precursor for more complex fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Fluoro-3-Methyl-Octanoic Acid
CAS No.	462-12-4
Molecular Formula	C9H17FO2
Molecular Weight	176.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-8-fluorooctanoic acid; 8-Fluoro-3-methyloctanoic acid; Octanoic acid, 8-fluoro-3-methyl-; 8-Fluoro-3-methylcaprylic acid; 8-Fluoro-3-methyloctanoate; 462-12-4; 3-Methyl-8-fluorooctanoate
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Quality Control

Our 8-Fluoro-3-Methyl-Octanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and cGMP-grade synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, handle with appropriate personal protective equipment in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.