Description

2,4-Dinitro-5-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing nitro and fluorine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a precursor for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its fluorinated nitroaromatic core.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for the synthesis of specialized azo dyes and pigments, where the nitro groups contribute to color fastness.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Derivatization Agent: Utilized in analytical chemistry and biochemistry for labeling and modifying biomolecules.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to create complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dinitro-5-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	393-93-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3FN2O6
Molecular Weight	230.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzoic Acid; 2,4-Dinitro-5-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-fluoro-2,4-dinitro-; 5-Fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid; DNFA; 393-93-1; 2,4-Dinitro-5-fluorobenzoicacid
EINECS	206-896-1

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dinitro-5-Fluorobenzoic 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 the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light as indicated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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