Description

5-Fluoro-2-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoicacid is a high-purity, functionalized benzoic acid derivative characterized by its sulfonyl and fluorine substituents. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the fluorine and sulfonyl groups.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the production of advanced polymers and liquid crystal materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Versatile precursor for further chemical transformations, including Suzuki couplings, amide formations, and nucleophilic substitutions.
• Life Science Research: Employed in biochemical and pharmacological studies as a probe or reference compound.
• Custom Synthesis: Starting material for contract research organizations (CROs) and CDMOs for client-specific molecule development.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoicacid
CAS No.	773873-55-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO4S
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid; 2-Methylsulfonyl-5-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 5-fluoro-2-(methylsulfonyl)-; 5-Fluoro-2-methanesulfonylbenzoic acid; 773873-55-5; 5-Fluoro-2-(methanesulfonyl)benzoic acid; 2-(Methylsulfonyl)-5-fluorobenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Fluoro-2-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoicacid adheres to stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor quality protocols to meet specific client or regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤2.0%

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