Description

Methyl 3-Cyano-4-Fluorobenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its bifunctional reactivity, offering both an ester group and a nitrile group on a fluorinated benzene ring, which enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing fluorinated aromatic systems and cyano groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, hydrolysis, and reduction steps to create more complex carboxylic acids, amides, and amines.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Cyano-4-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	676602-31-6
Molecular Formula	C9H6FNO2
Molecular Weight	179.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Fluoro-3-cyanobenzoate; 3-Cyano-4-fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-4-fluoro-, methyl ester; 4-Fluoro-3-cyanobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Fluoro-3-cyanobenzoate; Methyl 3-Cyano-4-fluorobenzoate; Methyl 3-Cyano-p-fluorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Cyano-4-Fluorobenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of R&D and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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