Description

Benzene, 4-Ethyl-2-Fluoro-1-Nitro- is a specialized fluorinated nitrobenzene derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing nitro and fluorine substituents on an ethylbenzene core, makes it a valuable intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and reduction reactions to introduce functionalized phenyl groups.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the research and production of specialized dyes and pigments where nitro and fluoro groups modify color and fastness properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 4-Ethyl-2-Fluoro-1-Nitro-
CAS No.	1369885-05-1
Molecular Formula	C8H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	169.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Ethyl-2-fluoronitrobenzene; 2-Fluoro-4-ethylnitrobenzene; 1-Ethyl-4-fluoro-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Fluoro-1-nitro-4-ethylbenzene; 4-Ethyl-2-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene; 1-Nitro-4-ethyl-2-fluorobenzene; 2-Fluoro-4-ethyl-1-nitrobenzene; NSC 106101
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzene, 4-Ethyl-2-Fluoro-1-Nitro- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 96.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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