2-Fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid
Catalogue Number PC2809
Synonym(s): 4-Carboxy-3-fluorobenzyl alcohol, (4-Carboxy-3-fluorophenyl)methanol
2-Fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 214554-18-4) also known as 4-carboxy-3-fluorobenzyl alcohol and (4-carboxy-3-fluorophenyl)methanol is a fluorinated derivative of salicylic acid. It is used in many different fields due to its unique properties. 2-Fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic has be... Read More
- CAS Number
214554-18-4
- Commodity Code
2918290090
- MDL Number
MFCD08741375
- Purity
- 98%
- Formula Weight
- 170.14 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 170-175 °C
- Chemical Hazard
- Harmful/Irritant
- GHS
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- Hazard Statements
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H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- Precautionary Statements
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P261: Avoid breathing <dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray>.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear <protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection>.: hazard.P261: Avoid breathing <dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray>.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280: Wear <protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection>.
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Product Description
2-Fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic acid (CAS: 214554-18-4) also known as 4-carboxy-3-fluorobenzyl alcohol and (4-carboxy-3-fluorophenyl)methanol is a fluorinated derivative of salicylic acid. It is used in many different fields due to its unique properties. 2-Fluoro-4-(hydroxymethyl)benzoic has been used as a reagent in the synthesis of other compounds, as a catalyst in organic reactions, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.[1]
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