Methyl 3-fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate


Chemical Name: Methyl 3-fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate
CAS Number: 937636-18-5
Product Number: AG00H0Z8(AGN-PC-0WAMSV)
Synonyms:
MDL No: MFCD09836511
Molecular Formula: C9H9FO3
Molecular Weight: 184.1644

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Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
184.166g/mol
XLogP3:
1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
4
Rotatable Bond Count:
3
Exact Mass:
184.054g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
184.054g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
46.5A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
13
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
184
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

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Methyl 3-fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoate plays a crucial role in chemical synthesis as a versatile building block. Its unique structure containing a fluorine atom and a hydroxymethyl group grants it valuable reactivity and selectivity in various synthetic transformations. Specifically, this compound can serve as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its presence allows for the introduction of fluorine and hydroxymethyl functionalities into target molecules, enhancing their properties and biological activities. Additionally, the reactivity of the ester group in the compound enables facile derivatization and further elaboration, making it a valuable tool for designing and accessing novel chemical entities with diverse applications.