Description

Methyl 4-Fluoro-2-Phenylbenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing both the benzoate ester and fluorinated phenyl moieties into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity often associated with fluorinated aromatic compounds.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials, where its structure can influence charge transport and emission properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new fluorination methodologies and cross-coupling reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals and flavors/fragrances.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-Fluoro-2-Phenylbenzoate
CAS No.	724-10-7
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO2
Molecular Weight	230.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2-phenylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-fluoro-2-phenylbenzoate; 2-Phenyl-4-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-2-phenyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-fluoro-2-phenylbenzenecarboxylate; 724-10-7; 4-Fluoro-2-phenyl methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 4-Fluoro-2-Phenylbenzoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	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.