2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzoic Acid

CAS: 2795-63-3

Ref. 3D-FF53143

Product Information

• Name: 2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzoic Acid
• CAS: 2795-63-3

Description

2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)benzoic acid is a carboxyl compound that can be synthesized by oxidation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. It has an ether linkage to the phenolic hydroxyl group and an intramolecular bond cleavage in the aromatic ring. 2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)benzoic acid is used as a precursor for other compounds, such as fluoroquinolones, through its oxidative dimerization or formation of radical species. This compound also has the ability to attack sulfur atoms in biomolecules, which may be due to its ability to form a dimer. Carboxylate ions are formed when 2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)benzoic acid reacts with metal ions in solution.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 232.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₃H₉FO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H9FO3/c14-9-5-7-10(8-6-9)17-12-4-2-1-3-11(12)13(15)16/h1-8H,(H,15,16)
• InChI key: InChIKey=WRWUSRADWXKZGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C(O)c1ccccc1Oc1ccc(F)cc1