Description

Propanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 3-Fluorophenyl Ester is a specialized fluorinated ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the isobutyrate ester moiety and the meta-fluorinated aromatic ring, which can be leveraged to fine-tune the lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electronic properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the construction of novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a fluorinated aromatic system is required for bioactivity or pharmacokinetic optimization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor or building block in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to desired dielectric and optical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Can be employed to introduce fluorinated side chains into polymers, potentially altering surface energy, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile acylating agent or protecting group in complex multi-step synthetic routes within fine chemical and academic research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 3-Fluorophenyl Ester
CAS No.	881191-00-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO2
Molecular Weight	182.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluorophenyl 2-methylpropanoate; m-Fluorophenyl isobutyrate; Isobutyric acid 3-fluorophenyl ester; 2-Methylpropanoic acid 3-fluorophenyl ester; 3-Fluorophenyl isobutyrate; 1-Fluoro-3-(2-methylpropanoyloxy)benzene; 3-Fluorophenol isobutyrate
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Quality Control

Our production of Propanoic Acid, 2-Methyl-, 3-Fluorophenyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all relevant specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.