Description

4-Cyano-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a nitrile group on a fluorinated benzene ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules containing fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated benzoic acid groups into polymers to alter thermal stability, chemical resistance, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the creation of compound libraries.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	164149-28-4
Molecular Formula	C8H4FNO2
Molecular Weight	165.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-cyanobenzoic Acid; 4-Cyano-2-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-cyano-2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoro-4-carboxybenzonitrile; 4-Carboxy-3-fluorobenzonitrile; 164149-28-4; FCBA (abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Cyano-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing 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.