Description

Sodium 3-Chloro-2-Fluorobenzoate is a high-purity, organofluorine building block essential for modern synthetic chemistry. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, enabling the precise introduction of halogenated aromatic motifs. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated benzoate scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the chloro-fluoro substitution pattern confers specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Utilized in research laboratories for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways involving fluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 3-Chloro-2-Fluorobenzoate
CAS No.	1421029-89-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClFNaO2
Molecular Weight	196.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-2-fluoro-, sodium salt; 3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid sodium salt; Sodium 3-chloro-2-fluorobenzoate; 2-Fluoro-3-chlorobenzoic acid sodium salt; 3-Chloro-2-fluorobenzoate sodium; Sodium (3-chloro-2-fluorophenyl)formate; (3-Chloro-2-fluorophenyl)formic acid sodium salt
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters are available upon request. We adhere to strict in-house quality protocols to guarantee the reliability required for your critical synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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