C8H7FO2
154.14 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid
CAS33184-16-6EC608-840-5
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid is a fluorinated benzoic acid derivative used primarily as a pharmaceutical intermediate in organic synthesis. Its structure features a carboxylic acid group, an aromatic ring, and a halogen substituent, contributing to its utility in building more complex molecules.
Pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesis
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CAS 33184-16-6
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5-fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid
InChIKey
JVBLXLBINTYFPR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)F)C(=O)O
Synonyms (7)
- 9TZ
- 3-Fluoro-6-methylbenzoic acid
- 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoato
- 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzoic acid
- 5-Fluoro-o-toluic acid