Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-Fluoro-3-Methoxy-5-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic ester building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its precise molecular architecture, featuring strategically placed fluorine, methoxy, and nitro substituents that enable targeted reactivity and fine-tuning of physical properties in downstream products. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in fluorinated compound libraries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor for specialized fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and nitro-group reductions to construct complex molecular frameworks.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized nitro- and fluoro-containing colorants with unique properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and custom synthesis projects in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-Fluoro-3-Methoxy-5-Nitro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	1951444-68-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8FNO5
Molecular Weight	229.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 4-Fluoro-3-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoate; 4-Fluoro-3-methoxy-5-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 3-Methoxy-4-fluoro-5-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic Acid, 4-fluoro-3-methoxy-5-nitro-, Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Methoxy-4-fluoro-5-nitrobenzoate; 5-Nitro-4-fluoro-3-methoxybenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Fluoro-3-methoxy-5-nitro-methyl Benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzoic Acid, 4-Fluoro-3-Methoxy-5-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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; prolonged exposure to light, air, or elevated temperatures should be avoided to maintain stability and purity.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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