Description

2,4-Dimethoxy-1-Fluorobenzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant commercial importance. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of fluorine and methoxy substituents into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to create complex, value-added chemical entities.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique colorfastness and spectral properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific characteristics such as altered solubility, thermal stability, or chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethoxy-1-Fluorobenzene
CAS No.	17715-70-7
Molecular Formula	C8H9FO2
Molecular Weight	156.15 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2,4-dimethoxybenzene; 2,4-Dimethoxyfluorobenzene; 2-Fluoro-1,3-dimethoxybenzene; Benzene, 1-fluoro-2,4-dimethoxy-; 4-Fluoro-1,3-dimethoxybenzene; 2,4-Dimethoxyphenyl fluoride
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethoxy-1-Fluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee supply chain transparency and reliability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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