Description

4-Butoxy-2,6-Difluorophenylaceticacid is a specialized fluorinated phenylacetic acid derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine atoms and an alkoxy side chain, makes it a critical building block for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluorophenyl moiety enhances biological activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to the development of displays and lighting technologies.
• Advanced Polymer Modifiers: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, or unique optical characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry in both academic and industrial R&D settings for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Butoxy-2,6-Difluorophenylaceticacid
CAS No.	1373921-12-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄F₂O₃
Molecular Weight	244.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Butoxy-2,6-difluorophenyl)acetic acid; 4-Butoxy-2,6-difluorobenzeneacetic acid; 1373921-12-0; 2,6-Difluoro-4-butoxyphenylacetic acid; α-(4-Butoxy-2,6-difluorophenyl)acetic acid; (4-Butoxy-2,6-difluorophenyl)acetic acid; 4-n-Butoxy-2,6-difluorophenylacetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Butoxy-2,6-Difluorophenylaceticacid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if necessary to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.