Description

4-(4-Fluoro-Phenyl)-4-Hydroxy-Butyric Acid is a valuable fluorinated organic intermediate characterized by its phenyl and carboxylic acid functional groups. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting neurological or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators leveraging the fluorophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile synthon for academic and industrial research in organic chemistry, enabling the exploration of new chemical spaces.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing specialty chemicals with specific fluorinated aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(4-Fluoro-Phenyl)-4-Hydroxy-Butyric Acid
CAS No.	87545-51-5
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO3
Molecular Weight	198.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-4-(4-fluorophenyl)butanoic acid; γ-Hydroxy-4-fluorohydrocinnamic acid; 4-(p-Fluorophenyl)-4-hydroxybutyric acid; 4-Fluoro-γ-phenyl-γ-hydroxybutyric acid; (4-Fluorophenyl)(3-carboxypropyl)alcohol; Butanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-4-(4-fluorophenyl)-; 87545-51-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(4-Fluoro-Phenyl)-4-Hydroxy-Butyric Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates, including cGMP manufacturing for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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