Description

2-Fluoro-5-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique trifunctional structure, incorporating fluorine, nitro, and carboxylic acid groups, which enables precise molecular design and derivatization. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic and display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The carboxylic acid and nitro groups allow for further functionalization via amidation, esterification, or reduction, making it valuable for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the development of specialized dyes and pigments where nitro and fluorine substituents modify color and lightfastness properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1803852-64-3
Molecular Formula	C8H6FNO4
Molecular Weight	199.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid; 5-Methyl-2-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-5-methyl-4-nitrobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-5-methyl-4-nitro-; 1803852-64-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Methyl-4-Nitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for research and scale-up.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended long-term storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The container must be kept tightly sealed due to the compound's nature as a strong acid/organic solvent.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.