Description

3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Phenacyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated organic building block with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Industries that require high-purity, structurally precise intermediates for drug discovery, material science, and fine chemical manufacturing will find this ester essential for their R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the creation of fluorinated components for advanced electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated phenacyl groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like solubility, thermal stability, and surface energy.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl structures in medicinal chemistry.
• Photoaffinity Labeling Probes: The phenacyl ester group can be utilized in biochemical research for creating photoreactive probes to study protein-ligand interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Phenacyl Ester
CAS No.	55153-23-6
Molecular Formula	C15H11FO3
Molecular Weight	258.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Phenacyl 3-Fluorobenzoate; 2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl 3-Fluorobenzoate; α-Oxobenzeneacetic Acid 3-Fluorophenyl Ester; 3-Fluorobenzoic Acid 2-Oxo-2-phenylethyl Ester; 3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Phenacyl Ester; 55153-23-6; 3-Fluorobenzoyl Phenacyl Ester; m-Fluorobenzoic Acid Phenacyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Phenacyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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