Description

Benzoic Acid, 3-Fluoro-4-Hydroxy-5-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) is a high-purity, fluorinated benzoate derivative serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which provides a versatile chemical handle for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its fluorinated aromatic core.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for advanced electronic materials requiring specific fluorinated and methoxylated aromatic units.
• Complex Natural Product Analogue Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial research to create analogues of natural products for biological activity studies.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized as a scaffold or tagging reagent in the creation of molecular probes for studying enzyme function and protein interactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 3-Fluoro-4-Hydroxy-5-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci)
CAS No.	773874-64-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO4
Molecular Weight	200.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-Fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoate; 3-Fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; 4-Hydroxy-3-fluoro-5-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 4-hydroxy-3-fluoro-5-methoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxy-, methyl ester; 773874-64-9; 3-Fluoro-4-hydroxy-5-methoxy methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzoic Acid, 3-Fluoro-4-Hydroxy-5-Methoxy-, Methyl Ester (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to confirm identity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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.