P-Fluorobenzoic acid

• CAT Number: M165855
• CAS Number: 456-22-4
• Molecular Formula: C7H5FO2
• Molecular Weight: 140.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-fluorobenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H5FO2/c8-6-3-1-5(2-4-6)7(9)10/h1-4H,(H,9,10)
• InChIKey: BBYDXOIZLAWGSL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=O)O)F

p-Fluorobenzoic acid (Cat No.:M165855) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a fluorine atom at the para position of the benzene ring. This compound is widely used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. The fluorine substituent enhances the compound’s electron-withdrawing properties, influencing reactivity in electrophilic aromatic substitution and esterification reactions. It appears as a white crystalline solid, sparingly soluble in water but readily soluble in organic solvents. p-Fluorobenzoic acid is valued for its stability, functional versatility, and role in drug design and development.