Description

Sodium 2-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity, organofluorine compound serving as a versatile synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in the strategic introduction of both fluorine and a carboxylate salt, enabling solubility and reactivity advantages in advanced chemical synthesis. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to build complex molecules for active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a protected benzoic acid derivative in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and material science research exploring structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	1708942-19-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6FNaO2
Molecular Weight	176.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-methylbenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-methyl-, sodium salt; Sodium 2-fluoro-p-toluate; 4-Methyl-2-fluorobenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; 2-Fluoro-4-methylbenzoate Sodium; Sodium 4-Methyl-2-fluorobenzoate; 2-Fluoro-p-toluic Acid Sodium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Sodium 2-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC), related substances, residual solvents, and moisture content. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry, inert conditions to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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