Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-(4-Pyridyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with fluorine atoms and a pyridyl group. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in modern pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, enabling the synthesis of novel active ingredients with enhanced properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and other small-molecule drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and pyridine motifs can improve bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated ligands in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Biology: Useful as a probe or linker molecule in bioconjugation and the development of biochemical tools.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-(4-Pyridyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1214361-00-8
Molecular Formula	C12H7F2NO2
Molecular Weight	235.19 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(4-Pyridinyl)-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-4-(pyridin-4-yl)benzoic Acid; 4-Pyridin-4-yl-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-(4-pyridinyl)-; 1214361-00-8; 2,6-Difluoro-4-(4-pyridyl)benzoic acid; 4-(4-Pyridyl)-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-(4-Pyridyl)Benzoic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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