Description

4-Fluoro-2-Methoxycinnamic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated cinnamic acid derivative characterized by its distinct methoxy and fluoro substituents. This compound serves as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. It is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material science industries, where precise chemical functionality is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring fluorinated compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the cinnamic acid scaffold.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model compound to study the effects of fluorine substitution on chemical reactivity and physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Methoxycinnamic Acid
CAS No.	682804-98-4
Molecular Formula	C10H9FO3
Molecular Weight	196.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(4-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid; 4-Fluoro-2-methoxycinnamic acid; 2-Methoxy-4-fluorocinnamic acid; (2E)-3-(4-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid; 4-Fluoro-o-methoxycinnamic acid; 4-Fluoro-2-methoxycinnamate; FMC Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Methoxycinnamic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification results. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical R&D and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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	< 20 ppm

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