Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple fluorine atoms and a carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with enhanced biological activity and specific physical properties. This chemical is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system, oncology, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved performance and stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, enhancing their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in organometallic catalysis for complex molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Used in academic and industrial R&D to develop new fluorinated organic compounds with tailored electronic or optical characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1309597-24-7
Molecular Formula	C8H3F5O2
Molecular Weight	226.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-toluic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,6-Difluoro-4-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid; 2,6-Difluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-4-methylbenzoic Acid; DFTA; 2,6-DF-4-TFMBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption.

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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