Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to 3-Fluoro-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 660416-36-4) in synthesis?
Answer
Alternatives to 3-Fluoro-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid include 3-chloro-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid and 3-methoxy-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid. These can be used as substitutes depending on the specific reaction conditions. Common alternative reagents like 4-fluorobenzoic acid or 5-chlorobenzoic acid can also serve as viable alternatives in certain syntheses.
About
CAS No
660416-36-4
English Name
3-Fluoro-5-(methoxycarbonyl)benzoic acid
Molecular Formula
C9H7FO4
Molecular Weight
198.15 g/mol
SMILES
COC(=O)C1=CC(=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)F
InChIKey
SFUQWJIUIYAPDJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-08 19:13