Description

4-Fluoro-3-Propylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine and propyl groups on the aromatic ring, which are essential for modulating the physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays (LCDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for introducing fluorine into polymer backbones, improving chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials for OLEDs and photovoltaic cells.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex, fluorinated biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-Propylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	445018-80-4
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO2
Molecular Weight	182.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Propyl-4-fluorobenzoic Acid; 4-Fluoro-3-propyl-benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-3-propyl-; 4-Fluoro-3-n-propylbenzoic Acid; 445018-80-4; 4-Fluoro-3-propylbenzoic acid; 3-Propyl-4-fluorobenzoic acid; 4-Fluoro-3-propyl benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Fluoro-3-Propylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Our products are suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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