5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzoic acid CAS Number: 394-04-7
Pharmaceutical Materials 2025-03-02
Molecular Formula: C8H7FO3
Molecular Weight: 170.138
Appearance: Powder
Melting Point: 87-91°C
Boiling Point: 294.0±20.0°C at 760 mmHg
Flash Point: 131.6±21.8°C
Density: 1.3±0.1 g/cm³
Usage: Mainly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical production.
5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzoic acid, with the CAS number 394-04-7, is an organic compound belonging to the carboxylic acid derivatives. This compound features a fluoro group at the 5-position and a methoxy group at the 2-position on the benzoic acid ring. It is widely used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and has been reported to be useful in the preparation of sensitizers for Pseudomonas aeruginosa inhibitors. Due to its unique chemical structure, 5-fluoro-2-methoxybenzoic acid exhibits various chemical properties that make it suitable for a range of applications in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.
| Property Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzoic acid |
| CAS Number | 394-04-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H7FO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 170.14 g/mol |
| Physical Properties | |
| Melting Point | 87-91°C |
| Boiling Point | 294°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.307 g/cm³ |
| Refractive Index | 1.524 |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble |
| Chemical Properties | Carboxylic acid derivative, reacts with bases and undergoes esterification and amidation reactions |
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