Description

2-Fluorobutyric Acid Sodium Salt is a versatile organofluorine building block and reagent. This compound is valued for its role in introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules, a key strategy in modern pharmaceutical and agrochemical development. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in life sciences, material science, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a fluorinated nucleophile or electrophile in various carbon-fluorine bond-forming reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and specialty materials with unique properties.
• Biochemical Research: Used as a probe or precursor in metabolic studies and enzyme inhibition research.
• Fluorine Chemistry: A fundamental building block for exploring new methodologies in organofluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorobutyric Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	63867-21-0
Molecular Formula	C4H6FNaO2
Molecular Weight	128.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 2-Fluorobutanoate; 2-Fluorobutanoic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 2-Fluorobutyrate; Butanoic acid, 2-fluoro-, sodium salt (1:1); 2-Fluorobutyrate Sodium Salt; 2-FBA Sodium Salt; 2-Fluorobutanoic Acid Sodium Salt; 2-Fluorobutyric Acid Na Salt
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorobutyric Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and titration, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
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.