Description

4-(Benzyloxy)-2,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both benzyl-protecting and fluorine substituents, makes it an invaluable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the research and production of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a starting material for electron-transport or host materials in OLED device fabrication.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for introducing fluorine and aromatic functionality into specialty polymers to alter thermal and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science research for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Benzyloxy)-2,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	158905-26-1
Molecular Formula	C14H10F2O3
Molecular Weight	264.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Difluoro-4-(phenylmethoxy)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(benzyloxy)-2,5-difluoro-; 4-(Benzyloxy)-2,5-difluorobenzoic acid; 2,5-Difluoro-4-(benzyloxy)benzoic Acid; 4-(Benzyloxy)-2,5-difluoro-benzoic Acid; 158905-26-1; 4-(Phenylmethoxy)-2,5-difluorobenzoic Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(Benzyloxy)-2,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR), is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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