4-Fluoro-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid

• CAT Number: L031673
• CAS Number: 120512-59-6
• Molecular Formula: C9H9FO2
• Molecular Weight: 168.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 4-fluoro-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H9FO2/c1-5-3-7(9(11)12)4-6(2)8(5)10/h3-4H,1-2H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: MIKQQYBBVDHPST-UHFFFAOYSA-N

4-Fluoro-3,5-dimethylbenzoic acid(CAT: L031673) is an aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a fluorine atom at the 4-position and two methyl groups at the 3- and 5-positions on the benzene ring. The presence of the fluorine atom can significantly alter the compound’s electronic properties, making it useful in the design of pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals where fluorinated groups enhance biological activity or metabolic stability. The carboxyl group (-COOH) provides a reactive site for further modifications, such as the formation of esters or amides, making this compound a versatile building block in organic synthesis and drug development.