Description

3-(3-Fluoro-Phenyl)-2-Methyl-Propionic Acid is a fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a phenyl ring substituted with a fluorine atom and a methyl-branched propionic acid chain, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with tailored biological and physical properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to introduce specific fluorinated motifs into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated monomers used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with improved chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) and developing new fluorination methodologies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3-Fluoro-Phenyl)-2-Methyl-Propionic Acid
CAS No.	41201-57-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO2
Molecular Weight	182.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(3-fluorophenyl)propanoic acid; 3-Fluoro-α-methylbenzenepropanoic acid; 3-(3-Fluorophenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid; m-Fluoro-α-methylhydrocinnamic acid; 2-Methyl-3-(m-fluorophenyl)propionic acid; β-(3-Fluorophenyl)-α-methylpropionic Acid; NSC 334906
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(3-Fluoro-Phenyl)-2-Methyl-Propionic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to confirm identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.