Description

3-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Propionic Acid is a specialized fluorinated aromatic propionic acid derivative, serving as a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and a methyl group on the phenyl ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with tailored biological activity and material properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to incorporate specific fluorinated motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or central nervous system (CNS) targeted drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic groups into polymer chains, altering properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and creating custom chemical libraries.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Used in the development of specialty chemicals for coatings, adhesives, and other performance materials requiring specific aromatic fluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Propionic Acid
CAS No.	881189-64-6
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO2
Molecular Weight	182.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-3-methylbenzenepropanoic Acid; 3-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)propanoic Acid; 3-(4-Fluoro-m-tolyl)propionic Acid; 4-Fluoro-3-methylhydrocinnamic Acid; 881189-64-6; 3-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)propionate; 3-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)propanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Propionic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance in cGMP-aligned synthesis workflows.

Storage

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

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.