Description

Benzoic Acid, 5-Fluoro-3-Methyl-2-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, synthetically valuable fluorinated aromatic ester building block. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in displays and lighting.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and as a substrate for nitro-group reduction to access valuable aniline derivatives.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 5-Fluoro-3-Methyl-2-Nitro-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	952479-97-9
Molecular Formula	C9H8FNO4
Molecular Weight	213.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate; 2-Nitro-5-fluoro-3-methylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 5-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-nitro-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-fluoro-3-methyl-2-nitrobenzoate; 952479-97-9; 5-Fluoro-3-methyl-2-nitro methyl benzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 5-Fluoro-3-Methyl-2-Nitro-, Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality parameters to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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 maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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