Description

2-Fluoro-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is a halogenated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine and iodine groups modulate biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for imaging and diagnostic applications due to the reactivity of the iodine atom.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A high-purity starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Iodobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	124700-41-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4FIO2
Molecular Weight	265.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodo-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-5-iodo-; 2-Fluoro-5-iodobenzoic acid; 124700-41-0; 5-Iodo-2-fluorobenzoic acid; 2-Fluor-5-jodbenzoesäure (German); Acide 2-fluoro-5-iodobenzoïque (French)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Iodobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via 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 every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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