Description

2-Fluoro-5-Sulfobenzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its sulfonic acid and carboxylic acid groups on a fluorinated benzene ring. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific solubility and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing new compounds and fine-tuning material characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly sulfonamide-based therapeutics and molecules requiring enhanced water solubility.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atom and sulfonic acid group contribute to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis and industrial chemical processes.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of sulfonated dyes and pigments, providing improved solubility and color fastness.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to introduce sulfonic acid groups, enhancing properties like hydrophilicity, ion-exchange capacity, or proton conductivity for specialty membranes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing both fluorine and sulfonate functionalities into target molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Sulfobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	881487-27-0
Molecular Formula	C7H5FO5S
Molecular Weight	220.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Sulfo-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-5-sulfo-; 2-Fluoro-5-sulfobenzoic acid; 2-Fluorobenzenesulfonic-5-carboxylic acid; 2-Fluoro-5-carboxybenzenesulfonic acid; 2-Fluoro-5-sulphobenzoic acid (UK spelling); 2-F-5-SBA (abbreviation); F5SBA (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Sulfobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F). Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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