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2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoic acid, 98%
Description
2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoic acid is used in the synthesis of 3-fluoro-8-(methylthio)dibenzo[b,f]thiepin-10(11H)-one, 2-fluoro-8-(methylthio)dibenzo[b,f]thiepin-10(11H)-one, 2-((2-carboxy-5-fluorophenyl)amino)-3-methoxybenzoic acid and 2-bromo-4-fluorobenzamide. It is also used in the preparation of boron-containing anti-fungal agents, in the treatment of onychomycosis.
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2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoic acid is used in the synthesis of 3-fluoro-8-(methylthio)dibenzo[b,f]thiepin-10(11H)-one, 2-fluoro-8-(methylthio)dibenzo[b,f]thiepin-10(11H)-one, 2-((2-carboxy-5-fluorophenyl)amino)-3-methoxybenzoic acid and 2-bromo-4-fluorobenzamide. It is also used in the preparation of boron-containing anti-fungal agents, in the treatment of onychomycosis.
Solubility
Soluble in water and methanol.
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 167°C to 169°C |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 2614292 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and methanol. |
Formula Weight | 219.01 |
Percent Purity | 98% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2-Bromo-4-fluorobenzoic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 000-000-0 |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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