Description

Ethyl 2-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine and nitro functional groups, which are critical for modulating the biological activity and physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials due to its influence on molecular polarity and packing.
• Complex Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Fluorination Chemistry: Acts as a standardized starting material for exploring new fluorination reactions and creating libraries of fluorinated analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	1154426-16-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8FNO4
Molecular Weight	213.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-6-nitrobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-6-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-fluoro-6-nitrobenzoate; Ethyl o-fluoro-6-nitrobenzoate; 1154426-16-0; Ethyl 2-fluoro-6-nitrobenzenecarboxylate; NSC 106021
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 2-Fluoro-6-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 scale-up. 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 workflows.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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