Description

3-Amino-5-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both an amino and a carboxylic acid group on a fluorinated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, oncology, and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), improving charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific characteristics such as increased chemical resistance, altered solubility, or enhanced adhesion properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing high-performance, light-fast fluorinated dyes and pigments.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Amino-5-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	103877-75-4
Molecular Formula	C8H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	169.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-4-methyl-3-aminobenzoic acid; 3-Amino-5-fluoro-4-methylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-amino-5-fluoro-4-methyl-; 4-Methyl-5-fluoro-3-aminobenzoic acid; 3-Amino-4-methyl-5-fluorobenzoic acid; 5-Fluoro-3-amino-4-methylbenzoic acid; 4-Methyl-3-amino-5-fluorobenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Amino-5-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for each lot, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

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