CAS Registry Number

CAS 345-16-4 — 5-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid

5-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid is an organic compound primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for the production of APIs like fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and in agrochemical manufacturing. It is also employed in organic synthesis for fluorinated aromatic derivatives. This chemical has a CAS number of 345-16-4, with the molecular formula FC6H3(OH)CO2H and a molecular weight of 156.11 g/mol. It is stable at ambient storage conditions and carries a signal word of "Warning" for safety classification. Molekula supplies 5-Fluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.