Description

5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid (CAS No. 33184-16-6) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid with the molecular formula C₈H₇FO₂. This white to off-white crystalline powder is a valuable building block in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research due to its reactive carboxyl group and fluorine substitution. With a molecular weight of 154.14 g/mol, it exhibits excellent solubility in organic solvents like methanol, ethanol, and DMSO while being sparingly soluble in water. Our product is rigorously tested by HPLC (>98% purity) and meets stringent quality control standards for research applications. Proper storage at 2-8°C in a tightly sealed container ensures long-term stability. Available in quantities from grams to kilograms with customizable packaging options.

Properties

• CAS Number: 33184-16-6
• Complexity: 158
• IUPAC Name: 5-fluoro-2-methyl-benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7FO2/c1-5-2-3-6(9)4-7(5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: JVBLXLBINTYFPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 154.04300762
• Molecular Formula: C8H7FO2
• Molecular Weight: 154.14
• SMILES: CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)F)C(=O)O
• Topological: 37.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 154.04300762
• Synonyms: 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid, 608-840-5, 33184-16-6, 5-Fluoro-o-toluic acid, 3-Fluoro-6-methylbenzoic acid, MFCD00042294, CHEMBL5285114, 5-Fluoranyl-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid, Benzoic acid, 5-fluoro-2-methyl-, 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoicacid, 5-Fluoro-2-Methyl-Benzoic Acid, Benzoicacid, 5-fluoro-2-methyl-, 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoato, SCHEMBL145273, 5-fluoro-2-methyl benzoic acid, SCHEMBL18554601, DTXSID10954803, BCP15139, BDBM50607975, SBB064214, 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid, 99%, AKOS001286715, AC-3244, CS-W020687, FF23380, FS-1034, SY004815, DB-011448, F0844, NS00122684, ST50410771, EN300-25371, AE-562/43450613, Z203881854, InChI=1/C8H7FO2/c1-5-2-3-6(9)4-7(5)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11, 9TZ

Application

5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in NSAID development and antimicrobial agents. Its structure facilitates the creation of bioactive molecules through esterification, amidation, or metal-catalyzed coupling reactions. Researchers utilize this compound in material science for modifying polymer properties and in agrochemical research for creating novel pesticides.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (98%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (98%)

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