Description

2-Fluoro-4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the efficient introduction of the 2-fluoro-4-nitrobenzoyl moiety. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated nitrobenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine and nitro groups enhance biological activity and stability.
• Peptide Coupling Reagent: Acts as a coupling agent in peptide synthesis for the formation of amide bonds under mild conditions.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialized polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific electronic properties.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of complex dyes and organic pigments, contributing to color fastness and molecular structure.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized to cross-link polymers or biomolecules, enhancing material strength or creating specific molecular networks.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	403-23-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClFNO3
Molecular Weight	203.56 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2-fluorobenzoyl chloride; 2-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; 2-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzoyl chloride; 4-Nitro-2-fluorobenzoic acid chloride; 2-Fluoro-4-nitro-benzoic acid chloride; 2-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzoylchloride; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-nitro-, chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-Nitrobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and alcohols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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