Description

Sodium 3-Fluorobenzoate is the sodium salt of 3-fluorobenzoic acid, a key fluorinated aromatic building block. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is essential for manufacturers developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced materials, and specialty chemicals where the introduction of a fluorine atom is required to modulate biological activity, stability, or physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing a fluorinated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorination enhances efficacy and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material in the manufacture of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic displays and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated molecules in medicinal and material chemistry.
• Fluorine-Containing Polymer Modifier: Can be utilized to introduce fluorine groups into polymer chains, altering surface properties and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	499-57-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4FNaO2
Molecular Weight	162.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-, sodium salt; m-Fluorobenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium m-Fluorobenzoate; 3-Fluorobenzoate Sodium; Sodium 3-Fluorobenzenecarboxylate
EINECS	207-881-7

Quality Control

Our Sodium 3-Fluorobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (HPLC), identification (IR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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