Compound Q&A
How is 3-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid (CAS: 403-21-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid can be synthesized by nitration of 3-fluorobenzoic acid followed by esterification. Commonly, 3-fluorobenzoic acid is mixed with nitric acid and sulfuric acid in an appropriate solvent for the nitration process. The product is then converted to the acid form by hydrolysis. This compound can also be prepared via other routes involving aromatic substitution reactions.
About
CAS No
403-21-4
English Name
3-Fluoro-4-nitrobenzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C7H4FNO4
Molecular Weight
185.11 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)F)[N+](=O)[O-]
InChIKey
WVZBIQSKLXJFNX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-05 08:54
