Description

3-Cyano-5-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a cyano and a fluorine substituent, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the development of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting the central nervous system and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine and cyano functional groups into specialty polymers, improving their chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and creating novel fluorinated compounds.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts due to its carboxylic acid and cyano groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Cyano-5-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	327056-74-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4FNO2
Molecular Weight	165.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-3-cyanobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-cyano-5-fluoro-; 3-Carboxy-5-fluorobenzonitrile; 5-Fluoro-1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile, 1-carboxylic acid; 327056-74-6; 3-Cyano-5-fluorobenzoic acid; 5-Fluoroisophthalonitrile-3-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Cyano-5-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and industry best practices for fine chemical intermediates.

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, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. The container must be kept tightly closed to minimize exposure to 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
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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