Description

2-Amino-6-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional benzoic acid derivative distinguished by its amino and fluorine substituents. This compound serves as a critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, enabling the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce specific structural motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aniline moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel polymers, dyes, and functional organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing fluorescent tags or molecular probes for biochemical and diagnostic research.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Amino-6-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	874804-26-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8FNO2
Molecular Weight	169.15 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-3-methylanthranilic Acid; 2-Amino-6-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic Acid; 3-Methyl-6-fluoroanthranilic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-amino-6-fluoro-3-methyl-; 874804-26-9; 6-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-aminobenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Amino-6-Fluoro-3-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS analysis, to ensure compliance with exacting standards for pharmaceutical and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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