Description

2,3-Difluoro-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the precise substitution pattern of fluorine and methoxy groups, which are essential for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients, particularly in the development of new drugs and crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in fluorine-containing drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluoro-methoxy motif can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing aromatic units into polymer backbones, improving material properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and dielectric characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel fluorinated compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1262197-30-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O3
Molecular Weight	188.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-2,3-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3-Difluoro-5-methoxybenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-difluoro-5-methoxy-; 1262197-30-7; 2,3-Difluoro-5-methoxy-benzoic acid; 2,3-Difluoro-5-methoxybenzoicacid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-5-Methoxy-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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%

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