Description
2,4-Dichloro-5-fluoronitrobenzene (CAS No. 2105-59-1) is a high-purity halogenated nitrobenzene derivative with the molecular formula C6H2Cl2FNO2. This compound, also known by its IUPAC name 1,5-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitrobenzene, is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing (nitro, chloro) and electron-donating (fluoro) groups, makes it a valuable building block for nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions and cross-coupling transformations. Supplied as a crystalline solid with ≥98% purity (HPLC), it is rigorously tested for consistency, stability, and low trace metal content. Suitable for research-scale applications and process development, this compound is packaged under inert gas to ensure long-term stability and shipped with comprehensive analytical data (GC/MS, NMR, elemental analysis).
Properties
- CAS Number: 2105-59-1
- Complexity: 187
- IUPAC Name: 1,5-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitro-benzene
- InChI: InChI=1S/C6H2Cl2FNO2/c7-3-1-4(8)6(10(11)12)2-5(3)9/h1-2H
- InChI Key: CIZHSFBFELYEGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 208.9446619
- Molecular Formula: C6H2Cl2FNO2
- Molecular Weight: 209.99
- SMILES: C1=C(C(=CC(=C1F)Cl)Cl)[N+](=O)[O-]
- Topological: 45.8
- Monoisotopic Mass: 208.9446619
- Synonyms: 2,4-Dichloro-5-fluoronitrobenzene, 2105-59-1, DTXSID30371634, DTXCID50322668, 640-905-3, 1,5-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitrobenzene, Benzene, 1,5-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitro-, 1,5-dichloro-2-fluoro-4-nitro-benzene, MFCD00115003, 2,4-dichloro-5-fluoro-1-nitrobenzene, SCHEMBL3543539, CIZHSFBFELYEGN-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SBB094277, AKOS015849897, BS-22059, SY162667, CS-0157851, ST51041606, EN300-195273, F11642
Application
2,4-Dichloro-5-fluoronitrobenzene serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical compounds, particularly protease inhibitors and antibacterial agents. In agrochemical research, it is utilized to construct herbicidal and fungicidal active ingredients through selective displacement of its nitro or chloro substituents. The compound’s reactivity also enables its use in materials science for creating fluorinated liquid crystals and electronic materials. Its orthogonal functional groups allow sequential derivatization in multistep synthetic routes.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H302 (100%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
- H312 (50%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H332 (100%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (50%)
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Acute Tox. 4 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (100%)
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