METHYL 2-FLUORO-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE Property

Boiling point:

287℃

Density 

1.309

Flash point:

127℃

storage temp. 

under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C

form 

crystalline powder

pka

7.36±0.18(Predicted)

color 

Off white to faint gold

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble in water.

Safety

HS Code 

2918290090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P405Store locked up.

METHYL 2-FLUORO-4-HYDROXYBENZOATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Methyl 2-fluoro-4-hydroxybenzoate can be used in the preparation of compounds, with the ability to inhibit cytosolic phospholipase A2α. It is also an intermediate in the synthesis of 3-(2-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)-5-(trifluoromethyl) -4-isoxazolecarboxylic acid methyl ester (F591865).