Methyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetate

• CAT Number: L045895
• CAS Number: 34837-84-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H9FO2
• Molecular Weight: 168.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9FO2/c1-12-9(11)6-7-2-4-8(10)5-3-7/h2-5H,6H2,1H3
• InChIKey: AJPPKGMEHMXPMC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Methyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetate(CAT: L045895) is an organic ester compound with a phenyl ring substituted with a fluorine atom at the para (4) position and a methyl acetate group attached to the side chain. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. The ester functional group enhances its solubility in organic solvents, making it suitable for various reactions, such as hydrolysis or transesterification. Methyl 2-(4-fluorophenyl)acetate is often utilized in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and serves as a precursor in the synthesis of more complex molecules.