Description

2-Chloro-4,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for introducing a difluorinated benzoic acid moiety into complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoro and chloro substituents modulate biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance or specific electronic properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport materials or semiconductors in OLEDs and other organic electronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel fluorinated compounds in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	110877-64-0
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClF2O2
Molecular Weight	192.55 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-4,5-difluoro-; 4,5-Difluoro-2-chlorobenzoic acid; 2-Chloro-4,5-difluorobenzoic acid; 110877-64-0; 4,5-Difluoro-2-chloro-benzoic acid; 2-Chloro-4,5-difluoro-benzoic acid; AKOS005258177; SCHEMBL2180246; ZINC000095049700
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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