Description

2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Methyl Ester is a valuable fluorinated building block and chiral synthon in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and a hydroxy ester moiety, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and potential drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from fluorine's metabolic stability.
• Chiral Auxiliary & Ligand Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the preparation of chiral ligands and auxiliaries used in asymmetric catalysis.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An essential reagent in academic and industrial laboratories exploring new fluorination methodologies and the effects of fluorine introduction.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the manufacture of specialty fluorinated fine chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance or surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	671-30-7
Molecular Formula	C4H7FO3
Molecular Weight	122.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxypropanoate; Methyl 2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxypropionate; 3-Hydroxy-2-fluoropropionic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Fluoro-3-hydroxy-propionic Acid Methyl Ester; (RS)-2-Fluoro-3-hydroxypropionic Acid Methyl Ester; (±)-Methyl 2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxypropionate; DL-2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxypropionic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied 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 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. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Rotation (if chiral)	Contact for details

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