Description

2-Fluoro-3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and development. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in drug discovery programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated benzoic acid backbone.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of complex ligands for transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing tagged molecules and probes for biochemical and diagnostic research applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving global clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	882679-89-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6FIO2
Molecular Weight	280.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2-fluoro-3-iodobenzoic Acid; 3-Iodo-2-fluoro-4-methylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-3-iodo-4-methyl-; 2-Fluoro-3-iodo-p-toluic Acid; F-I-Me-BA (abbrev.); 882679-89-2; AI3-38144
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-3-Iodo-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.