Description

1,2-Benzenediol, 5-Fluoro-3-Nitro- is a specialized fluorinated and nitrated catechol derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its unique structure, combining electron-withdrawing nitro and fluorine groups on a dihydroxybenzene core, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Electronics Research: Used in the development of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating chelating ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Polymer Modification: Intermediate for introducing fluorinated and nitro-functionalized aromatic units into polymer backbones.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Precursor for specialized fluorinated colorants and imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Benzenediol, 5-Fluoro-3-Nitro-
CAS No.	698985-45-4
Molecular Formula	C6H4FNO4
Molecular Weight	173.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-3-nitrocatechol; 3-Nitro-5-fluorobenzene-1,2-diol; 5-Fluoro-3-nitro-1,2-benzenediol; 1,2-Dihydroxy-5-fluoro-3-nitrobenzene; 5-Fluoro-3-nitro-1,2-dihydroxybenzene; 5-F-3-NO2-Catechol; 698985-45-4 (CAS Registry)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2-Benzenediol, 5-Fluoro-3-Nitro- is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Assay	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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