Description

5-Fluoro-2-nitrotoluene (CAS No. 446-33-3), also known as 4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-nitrobenzene, is a high-purity aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₇H₆FNO₂. This yellow crystalline solid is a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. With a molecular weight of 155.13 g/mol, it exhibits excellent stability under standard conditions, making it ideal for laboratory use. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (GC) and is supplied in sealed containers to maintain integrity. Suitable for use in nucleophilic substitution reactions, catalytic reductions, and as a precursor for fluorinated anilines.

Key Features:

• High purity (≥98%) by GC analysis
• Stable crystalline form with minimal moisture sensitivity
• Compatible with common organic solvents including ethanol, DMSO, and dichloromethane
• Optimal for small-scale and industrial applications
• Stored under inert atmosphere to prevent degradation

Properties

• CAS Number: 446-33-3
• Complexity: 157
• IUPAC Name: 4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-nitro-benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H6FNO2/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9(10)11/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI Key: JHFOWEGCZWLHNW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 155.03825660
• Molecular Formula: C7H6FNO2
• Molecular Weight: 155.13
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=CC(=C1)F)[N+](=O)[O-]
• Topological: 45.8
• Monoisotopic Mass: 155.03825660
• Synonyms: 5-Fluoro-2-nitrotoluene, 446-33-3, 4-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-nitrobenzene, Benzene, 4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-nitro-, EINECS 207-164-4, AI3-52230, JHFOWEGCZWLHNW-UHFFFAOYSA-, DTXSID80196238, NSC 10334, DTXCID90118729, 207-164-4, inchi=1/c7h6fno2/c1-5-4-6(8)2-3-7(5)9(10)11/h2-4h,1h3, 3-Fluoro-6-nitrotoluene, 4-Fluoro-2-methylnitrobenzene, 2-nitro-5-fluoro toluene, 2-nitro-5-fluorotoluene, Toluene, 5-fluoro-2-nitro-, 2-Methyl-4-fluoronitrobenzene, 3-Methyl-4-nitrofluorobenzene, MFCD00007283, NSC-10334, 4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-nitro-benzene, NSC10334, 5-fluoro-2nitrotoluene, DL37KMH6YZ, 5-fluoro-2-nitro-toluene, SCHEMBL85639, 4-fluoro-2-methyl-nitrobenzene, SCHEMBL16953477, 5-Fluoro-2-nitrotoluene, 97%, 1-fluoro-3-methyl-4-nitrobenzene, SBB063135, 4-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-nitrobenzene #, AKOS005145649, AC-2479, CS-W016255, AS-14997, DB-024039, F0301, NS00043458, ST51038590, EN300-25668, F0001-2668

Application

5-Fluoro-2-nitrotoluene serves as a critical building block in medicinal chemistry for synthesizing fluorinated pharmaceutical compounds. It is widely employed in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty chemicals requiring nitroaromatic intermediates. Researchers utilize this compound in palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions and as a precursor for fluorinated aniline derivatives. Its applications extend to materials science for creating advanced polymers with specific electronic properties.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H302 (94%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (94%): 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 (94%): Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
• H335 (94%): 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 (94%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (94%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (94%)
• STOT SE 3 (94%)

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