Description

2,4-Difluoro-6-Hydroxy-Benzoic Acid is a fluorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups on a difluorinated aromatic ring, makes it a critical building block for the development of advanced chemical entities. This compound is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the difluoro-hydroxy-benzoate moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2,4-difluoro-6-hydroxy-benzoic acid fragment into more complex molecules in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to synthesize monomers or additives for specialty polymers, enhancing material properties.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and other coordination complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Difluoro-6-Hydroxy-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	189283-54-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	174.10 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Hydroxy-2,4-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,4-Difluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,4-difluoro-6-hydroxy-; 2,4-Difluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid; 2,4-Difluoro-6-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 2,4-Difluoro-6-hydroxybenzoic acid (DFHBA); 2,4-Difluoro-6-hydroxy-benzoic acid CAS 189283-54-3
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluoro-6-Hydroxy-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry environment.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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