C8H7FO2
154.14 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning
Methyl 2-fluorobenzoate
CAS394-35-4EC206-894-0
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Ester
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Methyl 2-fluorobenzoate is a fluorinated aromatic ester compound commonly used as an intermediate in the production of dyes, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals. Its structure features a benzene ring with a fluorine substituent and an ester functional group, which contribute to its utility in chemical synthesis.
dye intermediatepesticide intermediatepharmaceutical intermediate
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Safety Reference
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
methyl 2-fluorobenzoate
InChIKey
QAFJIJWLEBLXHH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1F
Synonyms (6)
- Methyl 2-fluorobenzoate
- Methyl o-fluorobenzoate