Description

4-Fluoro-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic intermediate characterized by its reactive nitro and carboxylic acid groups on a fluorinated benzene ring. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering precise structural control and reactivity in advanced chemical processes. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a fluorinated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: An intermediate in the production of high-performance, nitro-based dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated and nitro-functionalized units into polymer chains, altering material properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for nucleophilic aromatic substitution and derivatization reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	2365-71-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3FN2O6
Molecular Weight	230.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dinitro-4-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-3,5-dinitro-; 4-Fluoro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid; 2365-71-1; 4-Fluoro-3,5-dinitro-benzoic acid; NSC 404082; 4-Fluoro-3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid (9CI)
EINECS	219-126-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-3,5-Dinitrobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	168°C - 172°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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