Description

2-Fluoro-4-Methyl-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring fluorine and hydroxyl substituents, provides valuable reactivity for modifying molecular properties in target compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and small molecules for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new fluorination chemistry and structure-activity relationships.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-Methyl-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	870221-14-0
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO3
Molecular Weight	170.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-2-fluoro-4-methylbenzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-5-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic Acid; 4-Methyl-5-hydroxy-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-methyl-5-hydroxy-; 870221-14-0; 2-Fluoro-4-methyl-5-hydroxybenzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-4-methyl-5-HBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-Methyl-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; containers must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from moisture and light exposure.

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.