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CAS 887267-08-5

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3-Fluoro-5-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid

Description:
3-Fluoro-5-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom, a hydroxyl group, and a methyl group attached to a benzene ring. The molecular structure features a benzoic acid backbone, which contributes to its acidic properties. The fluorine substituent typically enhances the compound's reactivity and can influence its biological activity, while the hydroxyl group can participate in hydrogen bonding, affecting solubility and interaction with other molecules. The methyl group may provide steric hindrance, influencing the compound's overall reactivity and stability. This compound is likely to be a solid at room temperature and may exhibit moderate solubility in polar solvents due to the presence of the hydroxyl group. Its unique combination of functional groups suggests potential applications in pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals, where such modifications can enhance efficacy or selectivity. As with many fluorinated compounds, it may also exhibit distinct properties in terms of lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
Formula:C8H7FO3
InChI:InChI=1S/C8H7FO3/c1-4-6(9)2-5(8(11)12)3-7(4)10/h2-3,10H,1H3,(H,11,12)
InChI key:InChIKey=CSCBQQVCMNHQEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:C(O)(=O)C1=CC(F)=C(C)C(O)=C1
Synonyms:
  • 3-Fluoro-4-methyl-5-hydroxybenzoic acid
  • 3-Fluoro-5-hydroxy-4-methylbenzoic acid
  • Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-5-hydroxy-4-methyl-
  • benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-5-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-Fluoro-4-Methyl-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
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