4-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride

4-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride

p-Fluorobenzoyl chloride; 4-Fluorobenzoic acid chloride

CAS 403-43-0

Chemical Formula C7H4ClFO

Molecular Weight 158.56 g/mol

4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride is an acyl chloride with a fluorine substituent on the benzene ring, making it a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is commonly used as an acylating agent, particularly in the introduction of fluorinated benzoyl groups in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its reactivity stems from the acyl chloride group, which readily participates in various chemical reactions like amidation and esterification. 

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Acylating Agent: 4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride is a reactive compound due to its acyl chloride functional group. This allows it to easily react with other molecules, particularly alcohols and amines, to form esters and amides, respectively.
  • Donepezil: This drug, used to treat Alzheimer's disease, also incorporates a fluorinated benzoyl group synthesized using 4-fluorobenzoyl chloride.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Agrochemical Synthesis: This compound is used to create various active ingredients for crop protection products Agrochemical Synthesis:, including fungicides and herbicides. Example; Flumorph: The fungicide flumorph is synthesized using 4-fluorobenzoyl chloride as a key building block.

3. Polymers & Resins

  • Lower dielectric constants: Fluorine and rigid structures can reduce the material's ability to store electrical energy, making them suitable for high-frequency applications like microelectronics. 
  • Improved thermal stability: The presence of strong carbon-fluorine bonds and rigid structures can enhance the material's resistance to heat.

4. Flavours & Fragrances

  • Intermediate: 4-Fluorobenzoyl chloride is primarily used in the flavors and fragrances industry as a building block for synthesizing various aromatic compounds.

Specifications

Assay 97%
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow liquid`
Odor Pungent, irritating odor typical of acyl chlorides
Boiling Point 213°C
Melting Point Not defined
Density 1.36 g/cm3
Solubility Reacts with water; soluble in organic solvents such as ether, toluene, DCM
Viscosity Not determined
Flash Point 93°C

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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