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AI Product Description
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>5-fluorothiophene-2-carboxylic acid</strong> is a specialized heterocyclic intermediate used in pharmaceutical synthesis. Its molecular formula is C<sub>5</sub>H<sub>3</sub>FO<sub>2</sub>S, with CAS No. 100768-94-3. Production typically involves electrophilic fluorination of thiophene derivatives followed by carboxylation.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceuticals: Precursor for antifungal and antiviral drug candidates.</li>
<li>Agricultural Chemicals: Synthesis of novel herbicides and fungicides.</li>
<li>Material Science: Building block for functional organic electronic materials.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C away from moisture. Avoid skin contact and inhalation; use appropriate PPE. Not intended for direct clinical use as a final API without further formulation.</p>