Description

4-Fluoro-2-Methoxycinnamic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated cinnamic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both methoxy and fluorine substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, improving charge transport and emission efficiency.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and reaction mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of complex fluorinated fine chemicals and specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Methoxycinnamic Acid
CAS No.	913699-84-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₉FO₃
Molecular Weight	196.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-(4-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)acrylic acid; 4-Fluoro-2-methoxycinnamic acid; 2-Methoxy-4-fluorocinnamic acid; trans-4-Fluoro-2-methoxycinnamic acid; (E)-3-(4-Fluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid; 4-Fluoro-o-methoxycinnamic acid; 913699-84-0; 4-Fluoro-2-methoxycinnamate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Methoxycinnamic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your internal specifications and research requirements.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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