Description

3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzoyl chloride (CAS No. 3907-15-1) is a high-purity, specialized chemical reagent widely used in pharmaceutical and organic synthesis applications. With the molecular formula C₈H₆ClFO₂, this compound serves as a versatile acylating agent, particularly in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals. It features a reactive benzoyl chloride group with a fluorine and methoxy substituent, enabling selective modifications in complex molecular architectures. Ideal for researchers and scientists, this product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring reliable performance in demanding synthetic workflows. Available in various packaging options to suit laboratory and industrial-scale needs.

Properties

• CAS Number: 3907-15-1
• Complexity: 174
• IUPAC Name: 3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzoyl chloride
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6ClFO2/c1-12-7-3-2-5(8(9)11)4-6(7)10/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: LOSBAHQDKBWMBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 188.0040353
• Molecular Formula: C8H6ClFO2
• Molecular Weight: 188.58
• SMILES: COC1=C(C=C(C=C1)C(=O)Cl)F
• Topological: 26.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 188.0040353
• Synonyms: 3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzoyl chloride, 3907-15-1, DTXSID50381351, DTXCID80332376, 638-964-5, 3-fluoro-4-methoxybenzoylchloride, 3-Fluoro-4-methoxy-benzoyl chloride, MFCD03428589, 4-(Chlorocarbonyl)-2-fluoroanisole, SCHEMBL311361, LOSBAHQDKBWMBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 3-fluoro-4-methoxy benzoyl chloride, SBB067908, AKOS000346356, AC-3845, AS-15017, DB-049368, A21272, F0001-1103

3-Fluoro-4-methoxybenzoyl chloride is primarily employed as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic compounds and pharmaceutical agents. It is used in peptide coupling reactions and as a building block for drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders. The compound’s reactivity makes it valuable for introducing the 3-fluoro-4-methoxybenzoyl moiety into complex molecules. It is also utilized in material science for modifying polymers and coatings with enhanced properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (12.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H314 (87.5%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (12.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (12.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P337+P317, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Acute Tox. 4 (12.5%)
• Skin Corr. 1B (87.5%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (12.5%)
• STOT SE 3 (12.5%)

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