Description

Sodium 4-Fluorobenzoate is the sodium salt derivative of 4-fluorobenzoic acid, a key organic intermediate with significant utility in advanced synthesis. This compound is valued for its enhanced solubility in aqueous systems compared to its acid precursor, facilitating its use in various chemical processes. It serves as a critical building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, enabling the production of more complex fluorinated molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A vital precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing fluorinated aromatic systems to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the introduction of a fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a starting material for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated benzoate groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules via coupling reactions or as a protecting group.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized fluorinated dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 4-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	499-90-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4FNaO2
Molecular Weight	162.09 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluorobenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; p-Fluorobenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium p-Fluorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium 4-fluorobenzoate; Fluorobenzoic acid sodium salt
EINECS	207-889-6

Quality Control

Our Sodium 4-Fluorobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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