Description

4-Fluoro-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetically valuable aromatic building block. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals, where its unique substitution pattern enables precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its benzoic acid core.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile precursor for further functionalization, including amide coupling and esterification reactions in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its aromatic and nitro-functionalized structure.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex dyes and organic pigments where fluorinated nitrobenzoic acids are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1437780-11-4
Molecular Formula	C8H6FNO4
Molecular Weight	199.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid; 5-Methyl-4-fluoro-2-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-5-methyl-2-nitro-; 4-Fluoro-5-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic acid; 1437780-11-4; 4-Fluoro-5-methyl-2-nitro-benzoic acid; 2-Nitro-4-fluoro-5-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-5-Methyl-2-Nitro-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure compliance with exacting industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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%
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.