Description

Phenol, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-4-Nitro- is a specialized fluorinated nitro-phenol derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. This compound matters for its unique substitution pattern, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced materials, and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its fluorinated aromatic structure.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing fluorine and nitro functional groups into complex molecular architectures via further functionalization (e.g., reduction, coupling reactions).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in heterocyclic and fluoroorganic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenol, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-4-Nitro-
CAS No.	954414-26-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6FNO3
Molecular Weight	171.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-methyl-4-nitrophenol; 4-Nitro-2-fluoro-3-methylphenol; 3-Methyl-2-fluoro-4-nitrophenol; 2-Fluoro-3-methyl-4-nitro-1-hydroxybenzene; Phenol, 3-methyl-2-fluoro-4-nitro-; 1-Hydroxy-2-fluoro-3-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 954414-26-7 (CAS Registry)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phenol, 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-4-Nitro- is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each batch, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our standard quality commitment aligns with ISO 9001 principles, and we can support development projects requiring material produced under more stringent controls.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. Due to its nitro and phenol functionalities, it should be handled and stored with appropriate chemical safety precautions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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