Description

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(6-Hydroxyhexyloxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a perfluorinated aromatic ring linked to a terminal hydroxyl group via a flexible hexyloxy spacer, makes it indispensable for creating materials with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS, oncology, and metabolic diseases.
• Liquid Crystal (LC) Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal monomers and polymers for high-performance displays and optical devices.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for advanced, fluorinated herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart hydrophobicity, chemical resistance, and improved thermal stability to specialty coatings and engineering plastics.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the research and development of organic semiconductors, OLED materials, and other electronic components due to its electron-withdrawing fluorinated aromatic system.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Acts as a versatile substrate in Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(6-Hydroxyhexyloxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1017789-70-6
Molecular Formula	C13H14F4O4
Molecular Weight	310.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(6-Hydroxyhexyloxy)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(6-hydroxyhexyloxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(6-hydroxyhexyloxy)-; Tetrafluorohydroxyhexyloxybenzoic Acid; TFHHBA; CAS 1017789-70-6
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-(6-Hydroxyhexyloxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

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