Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-


Chemical Name: Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-3-hydroxy-
CAS Number: 91658-92-3
Product Number: AG003H8P(AGN-PC-0JTGN7)
Synonyms:
MDL No: MFCD01862066
Molecular Formula: C7H5FO3
Molecular Weight: 156.1112

Identification/Properties


Properties
Storage:
Room Temperature;
Form:
Solid
Computed Properties
Molecular Weight:
156.112g/mol
XLogP3:
1.1
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count:
2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:
4
Rotatable Bond Count:
1
Exact Mass:
156.022g/mol
Monoisotopic Mass:
156.022g/mol
Topological Polar Surface Area:
57.5A^2
Heavy Atom Count:
11
Formal Charge:
0
Complexity:
160
Isotope Atom Count:
0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count:
0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count:
0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:
1
Compound Is Canonicalized:
Yes

Safety Information


GHS Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Warning
UN#:
-
Hazard Statements:
H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements:
P261-P305+P351+P338
Class:
-
Packing Group:
-

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2-Fluoro-3-hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as 2-fluorosalicylic acid, is a key intermediate in chemical synthesis with versatile applications. This compound plays a crucial role in the production of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals due to its unique chemical properties. In chemical synthesis, 2-fluoro-3-hydroxybenzoic acid acts as a valuable building block for the synthesis of more complex molecules. Its distinctive fluorine substituent and hydroxy group make it an ideal starting material for the creation of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, which are known for their enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability. Furthermore, 2-fluoro-3-hydroxybenzoic acid is frequently utilized in the development of fluorescent dyes and imaging agents, where the fluorine atom and hydroxy group can be manipulated to fine-tune properties such as solubility, reactivity, and fluorescence intensity. Overall, the utilization of 2-fluoro-3-hydroxybenzoic acid in chemical synthesis enables researchers and chemists to access a wide range of functionalized molecules with diverse applications in the fields of medicine, agriculture, and materials science.