Description

Methyl 2-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic ester building block designed for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring strategically placed fluorine, methoxy, and nitro substituents, makes it a valuable 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 and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a fluorinated aromatic core for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can improve pesticidal activity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science: Used in the research and development of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and photoactive polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile substrate for further chemical transformations, including hydrolysis, reduction of the nitro group, and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	1022947-91-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8FNO5
Molecular Weight	229.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-5-methoxy-4-nitrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-fluoro-5-methoxy-4-nitrobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-5-methoxy-4-nitro-, methyl ester; 4-Nitro-2-fluoro-5-methoxybenzoic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 2-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-4-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and development applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical synthetic work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

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%

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