4-Cyano-2-fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid

4-Cyano-2-fluoro-5-methylbenzoic acid (CAS: 1807142-97-7) is an organic compound characterized by a benzoic acid core substituted with a cyano group at position 4, a fluorine atom at position 2, and a methyl group at position 5. With a molecular formula of C9H6FNO2 and a molecular weight of 179.15 g/mol, this compound serves as a key functionalized intermediate. Its distinct functional groupsricarboxylic acid, nitrile, and fluorinermake it highly reactive and suitable for various synthetic transformations, including esterifications, amide formations, nitrile hydrolysis, and aromatic substitutions. Researchers utilize this compound in the synthesis of novel chemical entities, often exploring its potential in medicinal chemistry and materials science.

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