Description

Fluoroformylformic Acid Methyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluoroformyl and an ester group, makes it a valuable precursor for introducing fluorinated moieties into complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers and coatings with unique surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluoroorganic molecules, including heterocycles and natural product analogs.
• Fluorination Agent: Acts as a source of the fluoroformyl group in transfer reactions to introduce this functional group into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoroformylformic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	67222-42-8
Molecular Formula	C3H3FO3
Molecular Weight	106.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl fluoroformylformate; Methyl fluorooxoacetate; Fluorooxoacetic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-fluoro-2-oxoacetate; Carbonfluoridic acid, oxo-, methyl ester; Methyl carbonofluoridate
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Quality Control

Our Fluoroformylformic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation upon prolonged exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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