Description

2-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-Benzenepropanoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents on a phenylpropanoic acid backbone, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This chemical is primarily utilized by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Polymer Production: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules and polymers requiring specific fluorinated aromatic motifs.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and carboxylate derivatization.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-Benzenepropanoic Acid
CAS No.	852181-15-8
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO3
Molecular Weight	198.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl)propanoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-4-methoxyhydrocinnamic Acid; Benzenepropanoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-methoxy-; 852181-15-8; FMPPA; 2-F-4-MeO-PPA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-4-Methoxy-Benzenepropanoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. Our products are guaranteed to meet high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by HPLC, NMR, and other spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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