Description

3-Fluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a carboxylic acid group with a phenolic hydroxyl and a fluorine substituent in a meta-relationship, enabling precise modifications to core structures. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated monomers and ligands used in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a functional monomer to impart specific properties like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity into specialty polymers.
• Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) Ligand: Utilized as a linker molecule in the construction of porous coordination polymers for catalysis and gas storage.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new fluorination chemistry and synthesizing complex, multi-functional aromatic compounds in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	860296-12-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5FO3
Molecular Weight	156.11 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-3-fluorobenzoic Acid; 3-Fluoro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-5-hydroxy-; 3-Fluoro-5-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 860296-12-4; 3-Fluoro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid (CAS 860296-12-4); 3-Fluoro-5-hydroxy benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our commitment to quality supports your R&D and scale-up processes with reliable, high-purity material.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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