(3-Fluoro-phenoxy)-acetic acid

• CAT Number: L022117
• CAS Number: 404-98-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H7FO3
• Molecular Weight: 170.14
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 2-(3-fluorophenoxy)acetic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7FO3/c9-6-2-1-3-7(4-6)12-5-8(10)11/h1-4H,5H2,(H,10,11)
• InChIKey: DMYZZZCPJOWSNT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

(3-Fluoro-phenoxy)-acetic acid is an organic compound used in pharmaceutical research and organic synthesis. It features a phenoxyacetic acid backbone with a fluorine atom substituted at the 3-position of the phenyl ring. This compound is valuable as an intermediate in the development of bioactive molecules, including potential therapeutic agents and agrochemicals. Its structure provides multiple reactive sites for chemical modifications, making it versatile for synthesizing complex molecules, thus contributing to advancements in medicinal chemistry and fine chemical production.