Description

3-Fluoro-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an electron-withdrawing nitro group and a carboxylic acid functional group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated nitro-benzoic acid groups into polymer chains to alter thermal stability, solubility, and surface properties.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in coordination chemistry for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a precursor in the manufacture of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and spectral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	14027-75-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4FNO4
Molecular Weight	185.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-5-nitro-; 3-Fluoro-5-nitro-benzoic acid; 3-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzoic acid; 14027-75-9; 3-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS 14027-75-9); 3-Fluoro-5-nitro-benzoic acid (CAS 14027-75-9)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-5-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	168°C - 172°C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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