Description

4-Bromo-2,6-Difluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity halogenated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of bromine and fluorine atoms on the aromatic ring, which enables precise molecular modifications for developing novel compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for creating active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in fluorine-containing drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoro motif can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific properties such as altered solubility, thermal stability, or chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent makes it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	4-Bromo-2,6-Difluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	183065-68-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrF2O2
Molecular Weight	236.99 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-4-bromobenzoic Acid; 4-Bromo-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-bromo-2,6-difluoro-; 4-Bromo-2,6-difluoro-benzoic acid; 183065-68-1; 4-Br-2,6-F2-BA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,6-Difluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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