Description

Benzoic Acid, 2,5-Difluoro-4-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, fluorinated aromatic ester building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which introduces both fluorine atoms and a nitro group onto the benzoate scaffold, making it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a precursor in the development of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting applications.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like solubility, thermal stability, or refractive index.
• Organic Synthesis & Methodology Development: A valuable substrate for academic and industrial research into new fluorination, nitration, and esterification reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2,5-Difluoro-4-Nitro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	924868-81-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5F2NO4
Molecular Weight	217.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,5-Difluoro-4-nitrobenzoate; 2,5-Difluoro-4-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Nitro-2,5-difluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Nitro-2,5-difluorobenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,5-difluoro-4-nitro-, methyl ester; 924868-81-5; MFCD22574367
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzoic Acid, 2,5-Difluoro-4-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical research and development projects. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing 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, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
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.