4-Fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester

• CAT Number: R021198
• CAS Number: 403-33-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H7FO2
• Molecular Weight: 154.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: p-Fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Methoxycarbonyl-1-fluorobenzene; Methyl 4-Fluorobenzoate; Methyl p-Fluorobenzoate; NSC 102770
• Storage: -80°C
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-fluorobenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7FO2/c1-11-8(10)6-2-4-7(9)5-3-6/h2-5H,1H3
• InChIKey: MSEBQGULDWDIRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)F

4-Fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester(Cat No.: R021198), also known as methyl 4-fluorobenzoate, is an aromatic ester composed of a benzoic acid core substituted with a fluorine atom at the para (4) position and a methyl group esterifying the carboxylic acid. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a pleasant, sweet odor. This compound is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fine chemicals. Its fluorinated structure enhances metabolic stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis.