Description

Benzoyl Fluoride, 3-Methoxy- (9Ci) CAS NO 77976-04-6 is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a benzoyl fluoride moiety with a methoxy substituent, makes it a valuable reagent for introducing fluorobenzoyl groups under controlled conditions. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorobenzoyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Friedel-Crafts acylation and other reactions to introduce acyl fluoride functionalities.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for investigating reaction mechanisms and developing new methodologies in organofluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoyl Fluoride, 3-Methoxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	77976-04-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO2
Molecular Weight	154.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxybenzoyl Fluoride; m-Methoxybenzoyl Fluoride; 3-Methoxybenzoic Acid Fluoride; (3-Methoxyphenyl)(fluoro)methanone; Benzoyl fluoride, 3-methoxy-; 77976-04-6; m-Anisoyl Fluoride
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Quality Control

Our Benzoyl Fluoride, 3-Methoxy- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for fine chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and high volatility, it should be kept at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) and handled with appropriate precautions to minimize exposure to moisture and air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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