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CAS 394-04-7

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5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzoic acid

Description:
5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom and a methoxy group on a benzoic acid framework. Its molecular structure features a benzene ring substituted at the 5-position with a fluorine atom and at the 2-position with a methoxy group (-OCH3), which influences its chemical reactivity and solubility. This compound typically appears as a white to off-white solid and is soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone, but less soluble in water due to its hydrophobic aromatic nature. The presence of the carboxylic acid functional group (-COOH) allows it to participate in acid-base reactions, making it a weak acid. Additionally, the fluorine substituent can enhance the compound's biological activity and lipophilicity, which is of interest in pharmaceutical applications. Its unique properties make it valuable in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, particularly in the development of agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Formula:C8H7FO3
InChI:InChI=1/C8H7FO3/c1-12-7-3-2-5(9)4-6(7)8(10)11/h2-4H,1H3,(H,10,11)
SMILES:COc1ccc(cc1C(=O)O)F
Synonyms:
  • Benzoic Acid, 5-Fluoro-2-Methoxy-
  • Qvr Cf Fo1
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