Description

3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzamide is a high-purity fluorinated benzamide derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for medicinal chemists and process development scientists seeking to introduce specific functional groups into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display technologies.
• Chemical Biology & Proteomics: Employed as a building block for designing molecular probes and enzyme inhibitors to study biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific benzamide scaffolds with fluorine substitution.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical reactions involving fluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzamide
CAS No.	701640-04-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	169.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-fluorobenzamide; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenecarboxamide; 3-Fluoro-p-anisamide; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzamide; Benzamide, 3-fluoro-4-methoxy-; 701640-04-2; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-benzamide; 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy benzamide
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Maximum Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%

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