Description

2-Fluoropropionic Acid is a versatile fluorinated organic acid serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the fluorine atom, enabling precise modifications to molecular structures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for creating novel herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Used in peptide chemistry and for introducing the fluoropropionyl moiety into complex organic molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Material Science: Intermediate in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals and advanced polymeric materials.
• Biochemical Research: Tool compound for studying enzyme inhibition and metabolic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoropropionic Acid
CAS No.	6087-13-4
Molecular Formula	C3H5FO2
Molecular Weight	92.07 g/mol
Synonyms	α-Fluoropropionic Acid; 2-Fluoropropanoic Acid; DL-2-Fluoropropionic Acid; (±)-2-Fluoropropionic Acid; 2-Fluoro-propionic acid; Propionic acid, 2-fluoro-; 2-FPA
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoropropionic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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