4-Fluoromethyl benzoate

Methyl 4-Fluorobenzoate; Methyl p-Fluorobenzoate

CAS 403-33-8

Chemical Formula C8H7FO2

Molecular Weight 154.14 g/mol

4-Fluoromethyl benzoate is an ester, specifically methyl 4-fluorobenzoate, derived from 4-fluorobenzoic acid. It is a colorless liquid, sparingly soluble in water, but miscible with many organic solvents. It has a pleasant, fruity odor, and is used in perfumery and as a solvent in some chemical reactions. 
 

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Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Building Block: 4-Fluoro methyl benzoate is used to introduce a fluorinated phenyl group into a molecule, which can significantly impact the molecule's pharmacokinetic properties.
  • Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals: It's used in the synthesis of various drug candidates, including Blonanserin, a drug used to treat schizophrenia.

2. Agrochemicals

  • Building Block: 4-Fluoro methyl benzoate serves as a crucial component in the synthesis of more complex molecules used in agrochemicals. 
  • Intermediate: It acts as an intermediate in the production of various agrochemical compounds, contributing to their desired properties and efficacy.

3. Performance Chemicals

  • Building Block: Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate serves as a key component in constructing diverse chemical structures. 


 

Specifications

ASSAY 97%
Appearance Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor Characteristic, aromatic ester-like odor
Boiling Point 211°C
Melting Point 1°C
Density 1.19 g/cm3
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Viscosity Not determined
Flash Point 88°C

Hazard Symbols

Corrosives
Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

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