Description

5-Fluoro-3-Hydroxy-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules with precise electronic and steric properties, enabling innovation in high-value sectors. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom and nitro group contribute to enhanced biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions, leveraging its chelating hydroxyl and carboxylic acid groups.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of advanced polymers, dyes, and liquid crystals with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to synthesize fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and cellular processes.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A fundamental starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-3-Hydroxy-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1007113-05-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4FNO5
Molecular Weight	201.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-5-fluoro-3-hydroxybenzoic acid; 3-Hydroxy-2-nitro-5-fluorobenzoic acid; 5-Fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-fluoro-3-hydroxy-2-nitro-; 1007113-05-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-3-Hydroxy-2-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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