Description

3-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid is a specialized aromatic sulfonic acid derivative that serves as a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing nitro and sulfonic acid groups on a fluorinated benzene ring, makes it a critical precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require precise functionalization for developing active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of sulfonamide-based drugs and fluorine-containing therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine and nitro groups contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized azo dyes and organic pigments, leveraging the sulfonic acid group for solubility and the nitro group for color development.
• Polymer and Material Science: Employed in the creation of sulfonated polymers, ion-exchange resins, and specialty coatings that require acid functionality and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing sulfonic acid groups into complex fluorinated and nitrated aromatic systems under controlled conditions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing specialized ligands for metal catalysis and creating acid catalysts for organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid
CAS No.	82711-99-7
Molecular Formula	C6H4FNO5S
Molecular Weight	221.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-6-nitrobenzenesulphonic acid; 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid; Benzenesulfonic acid, 3-fluoro-6-nitro-; 82711-99-7; 3-Fluoro-6-nitrobenzene-1-sulfonic acid; 5-Nitro-2-fluorobenzenesulfonic acid; 2-Fluoro-5-nitrobenzene-1-sulfonic acid; NSC 406306
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-6-Nitrobenzenesulfonic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic and strong acid nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture and stored separately from bases and reactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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