Description

Benzene, 1-Fluoro-2,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitro- is a specialized fluorinated nitrobenzene derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing nitro and fluorine groups on a dimethyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors who require precise, functionalized aromatic precursors for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the nitro and fluorine groups contribute to biological activity and selectivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing complex azo dyes and organic pigments, where its substitution pattern influences color properties and fastness.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) reactions and developing novel catalytic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-Fluoro-2,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitro-
CAS No.	345-22-2
Molecular Formula	C8H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	169.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2,4-dimethyl-5-nitrobenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-1-fluoro-5-nitrobenzene; 5-Nitro-2,4-dimethylfluorobenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-nitrofluorobenzene; 5-Fluoro-2,4-dimethylnitrobenzene; 345-22-2; NSC 406106
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-Fluoro-2,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or otherwise opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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