Description

Description

3-Fluoro-p-toluic acid (CAS No. 350-28-7) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₈H₇FO₂. This compound, also known as 3-fluoro-4-methylbenzoic acid, is a valuable building block in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its structure features a fluorine substituent at the 3-position and a methyl group at the 4-position of the benzoic acid ring, offering unique reactivity for derivatization.

Our product is rigorously tested for purity (typically ??98% by HPLC or GC analysis) and is supplied as a white to off-white crystalline powder. It is packaged under inert conditions to ensure stability and longevity. Ideal for use in cross-coupling reactions, ligand synthesis, and as a precursor for agrochemicals or bioactive molecules, this compound is a must-have for researchers working in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Key Synonyms: 3-Fluoro-4-methylbenzoic acid, 3-Fluoro-p-toluic acid, 3-fluoro-tolic acid, EINECS 206-498-8.

Application

3-Fluoro-p-toluic acid is widely used as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. Its fluorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable for designing bioactive molecules with enhanced metabolic stability and binding affinity. Researchers utilize this compound in Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex heterocycles or functionalized aromatics. It also serves as a precursor for liquid crystal materials and specialty polymers requiring tailored electronic properties.

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