3-Fluoroacetanilide

3-Fluoroacetanilide

N-(3-Fluorophenyl)acetamide; m-Fluoroacetanilide

CAS 351-28-0

Chemical Formula C8H8FNO

Molecular Weight 153.15 g/mol

3-Fluoroacetanilide is a substituted acetanilide, specifically featuring a fluorine atom at the 3-position of the phenyl ring. It appears as an off-white crystalline powder. This compound is a valuable reactant in various chemical syntheses, including the preparation of trifluoromethylaryl acetamides and other fluoro-substituted aromatic compounds. 

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Intermediate in Drug Synthesis: 3-Fluoroacetanilide is not a final drug product itself, but rather a precursor used in the manufacturing process of other pharmaceutical compounds. 
  • Versatile Building Block: It is considered a versatile building block due to the reactivity of the amide group and the influence of the fluorine substituent on the aromatic ring.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Intermediate in Pesticide Synthesis: 3-Fluoroacetanilide is a reactant in the preparation of trifluoromethylaryl acetamides, which are important components in some pesticides. 
  • Building Block for Fluorinated Compounds: The fluorine atom in 3-Fluoroacetanilide is often leveraged to create more complex fluorinated molecules used in agrochemicals.

Specifications

Assay 98%
Appearance White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor Mild aromatic odor
Boiling Point 309°C
Melting Point 98°C
Density 1.26 g/cm3
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, acetone, DMSO, and chloroform
Viscosity Not applicable
Flash Point 150°C

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FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for 3-Fluoroacetanilide? 
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4. How can I ensure the quality of 3-Fluoroacetanilide supplied by Multichem?
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