Description

Ethyl 2,6-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers developing active ingredients, fine chemicals, and novel materials that require the introduction of a difluoromethoxy-substituted benzoate moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and antimicrobials.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialty dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals requiring specific fluorinated aromatic structures.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,6-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoate
CAS No.	1260849-23-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10F2O3
Molecular Weight	216.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,6-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-methoxy-, ethyl ester; 4-Methoxy-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid ethyl ester; 2,6-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Methoxy-2,6-difluorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,6-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency and traceability for your critical R&D and production processes.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.