Description

6-Chloro-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional benzoic acid derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of halogen and methyl substituents, which enables precise structural modifications for developing novel compounds. This intermediate is essential for research and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating active ingredients and specialty fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a halogenated benzoic acid core structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where its substituted aromatic ring contributes to biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex organic molecules used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized in the development of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: An important substrate for custom chemical synthesis services and scale-up production for client-specific molecules.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies and exploring new chemical reactions involving halogenated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Chloro-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	32890-90-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClFO2
Molecular Weight	188.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-6-chloro-3-methylbenzoic acid; 3-Methyl-2-fluoro-6-chlorobenzoic acid; 6-Chloro-2-fluoro-m-toluic acid; Benzoic acid, 6-chloro-2-fluoro-3-methyl-; 32890-90-7; 2-Fluoro-6-chloro-3-methyl-benzoic acid; 6-Chloro-2-fluoro-3-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Chloro-2-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the stringent requirements of our global B2B clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

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.