Description

4-Fluoro-2,6-Dinitrotoluene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound distinguished by its strategic fluorine substitution and dual nitro groups. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable and versatile intermediate for synthesizing more complex fluorinated compounds, particularly in advanced material science and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with enhanced properties.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating fluorinated dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis for introducing fluorine and nitro functional groups into complex molecules.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential use in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and coordination chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2,6-Dinitrotoluene
CAS No.	102735-88-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5FN2O4
Molecular Weight	200.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dinitro-4-fluorotoluene; 4-Fluoro-2,6-dinitrotoluene; Toluene, 4-fluoro-2,6-dinitro-; 1-Fluoro-3,5-dinitro-4-methylbenzene; 4-Methyl-3,5-dinitrofluorobenzene; F-DNT; 4-F-2,6-DNT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2,6-Dinitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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	Yellow to light brown 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.