Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate

Name: Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-039753

About Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate, a fluorinated building block registered under CAS number 403-33-8. The compound has the formula C8H7FO2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 154.14 g/mol. Common synonyms include Methyl p-fluorobenzoate and Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-, methyl ester.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate
Catalogue No.	VQ-039753
CAS Number	403-33-8
IUPAC name	methyl 4-fluorobenzoate
Molecular formula	C₈H₇FO₂
Molecular weight	154.14 g/mol
Exact mass	154.043
InChIKey	MSEBQGULDWDIRW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)F
PubChem CID	67878

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	2.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 3
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Methyl p-fluorobenzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-, methyl ester, p-Fluorobenzoic acid, methyl ester, 4-Fluorobenzoic acid, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, p-fluoro-, methyl ester, 4-Fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester, Methyl 4-Fluorobenzoic Acid, 4-fluoro-benzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, p-fl, 4Fluoro Metyl Benzoate

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate?

The CAS Registry Number of Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate is 403-33-8. It is also known as Methyl p-fluorobenzoate, Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-, methyl ester, p-Fluorobenzoic acid, methyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate?

Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate has the molecular formula C8H7FO2 and a molecular weight of 154.14 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is methyl 4-fluorobenzoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate can I order?

We supply Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate?

Yes. Every lot of Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Methyl 4-fluorobenzoate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.