3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97%

About 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97%

3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid is a fluorinated building block carrying the CAS registry number 455-40-3 with a typical assay of 97%. The compound has the formula C7H4F2O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 158.1 g/mol. Common synonyms include Benzoic acid, 3,5-difluoro- and 3,5 difluorobenzoic acid.

The material typically appears as white to yellow powder or crystals. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis and API synthesis. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and agrochemical production.

Standard pack sizes are 5 g and 25 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97%
Catalogue No.	VQ-010593
CAS Number	455-40-3
IUPAC name	3,5-difluorobenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₇H₄F₂O₂
Molecular weight	158.1 g/mol
Exact mass	158.0179
Purity / assay	97%
HSN code	29420090
InChIKey	GONAVIHGXFBTOZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=C(C=C(C=C1F)F)C(=O)O
PubChem CID	101265

Physical properties
Physical form	Crystalline
Appearance	White to yellow powder or crystals
LogP (XLogP3)	1.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 4
TPSA	37.3 Å²
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3,5-difluoro-, 3,5 difluorobenzoic acid, 3,5 difluoro benzoic acid, 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97%, 3,5-di-fluorobenzoic acid, 3,5-difluoro-benzoic acid

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97%?

The CAS Registry Number of 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97% is 455-40-3. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 3,5-difluoro-, 3,5 difluorobenzoic acid, 3,5 difluoro benzoic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97%?

3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97% has the molecular formula C7H4F2O2 and a molecular weight of 158.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3,5-difluorobenzoic acid.

Which grade and pack sizes of 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97% can I order?

We supply 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97% in (97%) grade, in 5 g, 25 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97%?

Yes. Every lot of 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3,5-Difluorobenzoic acid, 97% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.