Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-Octylbenzoic Acid is a fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid derivative characterized by its unique combination of a lipophilic octyl chain and fluorine substituents. This compound matters as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. It is needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for candidates requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms and alkyl chain can enhance lipophilicity and target binding.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Acts as a precursor or a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies, leveraging its molecular shape and polarity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce fluorinated benzoic acid groups into polymer chains to alter surface properties, chemical resistance, or adhesion characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reactions in fluoroorganic chemistry and catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-Octylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	157584-89-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₅H₂₀F₂O₂
Molecular Weight	270.32 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Octyl-2,3-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3-Difluoro-4-n-octylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-difluoro-4-octyl-; 157584-89-9; 2,3-Difluoro-4-octyl-benzoic acid; 2,3-Difluoro-4-(octyl)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-4-Octylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed results from techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reliable and traceable raw materials for GLP and cGMP environments.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.