C8H7FO2
154.14 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid
CAS321-12-0EC630-028-4
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid is a fluorinated benzoic acid derivative used as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It features a carboxylic acid group, an aromatic ring, and a halogen atom, contributing to its utility in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Pharmaceutical intermediateBuilding block for organic synthesis
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CAS 321-12-0
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid
InChIKey
UREMNBHWTNQTMS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)F)C(=O)O
Synonyms (2)
- 2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid
- 6-Fluoro-m-toluic Acid