Description

3,5-Dichloro-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique halogen substitution pattern, which imparts specific electronic and steric properties essential for creating complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for use as a key intermediate in the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a halogenated benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine and chlorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic applications, including liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development, catalysis studies, and the exploration of new chemical reactions involving halogenated aromatics.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A vital starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes under cGMP or ISO standards for client-specific molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dichloro-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	665022-07-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2FO2
Molecular Weight	209.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3,5-dichlorobenzoic Acid; 3,5-Dichloro-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3,5-dichloro-2-fluoro-; 665022-07-1; 3,5-Dichloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-3,5-dichlorobenzoic acid; 3,5-Dichloro-2-fluoro-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dichloro-2-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, supporting compliance with research and cGMP development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

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