4-Fluorobenzoic acid ethyl ester
99%
Reagent
Code: #187053
Alias
Ethyl para-fluorobenzoate; Ethyl 4-fluorobenzoate
CAS Number
451-46-7
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Molecular Information
Weight
168.16 g/mol
Formula
C₉H₉FO₂
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Registry Numbers
EC Number
207-194-8
MDL Number
MFCD00000351
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Physical Properties
Melting Point
25-27°C
Boiling Point
210 °C(lit.)
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Storage & Handling
Density
1.146 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Storage
Room temperature, dry
description Product Description
Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Its fluorinated aromatic structure makes it valuable in building blocks for active ingredients requiring enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. Commonly employed in the development of liquid crystals and organic electronic materials due to its polarity and electron-withdrawing characteristics. Also utilized in research settings for derivatization and labeling reactions in analytical chemistry.