Description

4-Fluoro-2-Butenoic Acid Sodium Salt is a versatile fluorinated organic salt with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key building block for introducing fluorine-containing motifs into target molecules, which is critical for modifying the physical, chemical, and biological properties of advanced materials and active compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the fluorine atom can enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, leveraging fluorine's ability to improve lipophilicity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor for developing fluorinated polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with unique surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various name reactions and coupling chemistries to construct complex organic molecules containing vinyl fluoride or α,β-unsaturated carboxylate functionalities.
• Biochemical Probe Development: Utilized in medicinal chemistry to create labeled compounds and probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Butenoic Acid Sodium Salt
CAS No.	63992-56-3
Molecular Formula	C4H4FNaO2
Molecular Weight	126.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium 4-Fluoro-2-butenoate; 4-Fluoro-2-butenoic Acid Sodium Salt; (E)-4-Fluorobut-2-enoic Acid Sodium Salt; 4-Fluorocrotonic Acid Sodium Salt; Sodium 4-Fluorocrotonate; (E)-4-Fluorobut-2-enoate Sodium Salt; 2-Butenoic Acid, 4-Fluoro-, Sodium Salt; Sodium (E)-4-Fluorobut-2-enoate
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Butenoic Acid Sodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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