Description

2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a highly fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a nitro group with a perfluorinated benzoic acid core, makes it a versatile precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and physical properties. This compound is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving performance characteristics.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporation into polymer backbones to impart specific chemical resistance, thermal stability, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic compounds via reactions like nucleophilic aromatic substitution.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand Precursor: The carboxylic acid and nitro groups allow for derivatization into chelating ligands for metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	16583-08-7
Molecular Formula	C7HF4NO4
Molecular Weight	239.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5-tetrafluoro-6-nitro-; 6-Nitro-2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoic acid; Tetrafluoronitrobenzoic acid; Perfluoronitrobenzoic acid; 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-nitro-benzoic acid; 16583-08-7 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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