Description

2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a phenolic hydroxyl group ortho to a fluorine atom, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Complex Ligand & Catalyst Design: Employed in the synthesis of specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis and metal complexation.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine and polar functional groups into polymer backbones, altering material properties like solubility and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	91658-92-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5FO3
Molecular Weight	156.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; 2-Fluoro-3-hydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-; 2-Fluoro-3-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-3-hydroxybenzoicacid; 91658-92-3; 2-Fluoro-3-hydroxy benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product 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	185°C - 190°C
Loss on Drying	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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