Description

2,6-Dimethyl-4-Fluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative characterized by its dimethyl-substituted aromatic ring. This compound serves as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing active ingredients and functional compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating fluorinated organic compounds used in electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for introducing the 2,6-dimethyl-4-fluorobenzoate moiety into target molecules in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to synthesize monomers or additives for engineering plastics to impart specific chemical resistance or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-4-Fluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	16633-50-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO2
Molecular Weight	168.17 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2,6-dimethylbenzoic Acid; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-fluoro-2,6-dimethyl-; 4-Fluoro-2,6-dimethylbenzoic acid; 16633-50-4; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-fluorobenzoic acid; 4-Fluoro-2,6-dimethyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-4-Fluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and strong reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤0.5%; Total impurities ≤1.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.