Description

4-Fluoro-3-Methoxycinnamic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated cinnamic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, enables precise modifications to enhance the biological activity and pharmacokinetic properties of target compounds. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting inflammation, oncology, and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, where the fluorine atom can improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Employed in creating tagged molecules and probes for studying biological pathways and protein interactions due to its modifiable carboxylic acid group.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic routes in fluoroorganic chemistry within university and corporate research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-Methoxycinnamic Acid
CAS No.	630424-79-2
Molecular Formula	C10H9FO3
Molecular Weight	196.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(4-Fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid; 3-(4-Fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid; 4-Fluoro-3-methoxycinnamate; trans-4-Fluoro-3-methoxycinnamic acid; 4-Fluoro-3-methoxycinnamic acid; 4-Fluoro-3-methoxybenzeneacrylic acid; 630424-79-2; 4-Fluoro-meta-methoxycinnamic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-3-Methoxycinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are provided to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under dry conditions. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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