Description

2-Fluoro-1,3-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing nitro and fluorine substituents on a dimethylbenzene core, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments with specific colorfastness and spectral properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to create biaryl structures common in many functional compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new fluorination chemistry and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-1,3-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	1736-85-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	169.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2,4-Dimethyl-6-Nitrobenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-1-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzene; 2-Fluoro-5-Nitro-m-Xylene; 5-Nitro-2-fluoro-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-6-nitrofluorobenzene; 6-Fluoro-2,4-dimethylnitrobenzene; m-Xylene, 2-fluoro-5-nitro-
EINECS	217-087-6

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-1,3-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzene is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.