Description

4-Chloro-2-Fluoro-6-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional benzoic acid derivative characterized by its distinct halogen and methoxy substitution pattern. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of complex target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery and development pipelines.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or functional additives for advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes and tags for biochemical and diagnostic research applications.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific halogenated benzoic acid frameworks.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2-Fluoro-6-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1082042-25-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClFO3
Molecular Weight	204.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-chloro-6-methoxybenzoic acid; 6-Methoxy-2-fluoro-4-chlorobenzoic acid; 4-Chloro-2-fluoro-6-methoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-2-fluoro-6-methoxy-; 1082042-25-8; 4-Chloro-2-fluoro-6-methoxybenzoic acid CAS 1082042-25-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch shipped.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly to maintain stability.

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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 1.0%

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