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3-Fluorobenzoic acid

SKU 90035917 CAS 455-38-9 Available on enquiry

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3-Fluorobenzoic acid is an organic compound primarily used as a versatile building block in pharmaceutical synthesis and chemical research. This product is identified by CAS number 455-38-9 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 3-Fluorobenzoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU
90035917
CAS Number
455-38-9
IUPAC Name
3-fluorobenzoic acid
EC Number
207-248-0
Exact Mass
140.0274
SMILES
C1=CC(=CC(=C1)F)C(=O)O
InChIKey
MXNBDFWNYRNIBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H5FO2/c8-6-3-1-2-5(4-6)7(9)10/h1-4H,(H,9,10)
PubChem CID
9968

Synonyms

  • Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-
  • Benzoic acid, m-fluoro-
  • m-Fluorobenzoic acid
  • m-Fluorobenzoic Acid; NSC 10320; NSC 176125;
  • meta-Fluorobenzoic acid

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Vapour Pressure
0.05 mmHg

Source: PubChem CID 9968 (Haz-Map)

Frequently asked questions

What is 3-Fluorobenzoic acid used for?

3-Fluorobenzoic acid is primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals.

What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of 3-Fluorobenzoic acid?

The chemical formula is C7H5FO2 and the molecular weight is 140.11 g/mol.

How should 3-Fluorobenzoic acid be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.

What grade of 3-Fluorobenzoic acid is available?

Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the current purity specifications and available grades.

Can Molekula supply 3-Fluorobenzoic acid in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply 3-Fluorobenzoic acid in quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.

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