Description

Benzoic Acid, 2,4-Difluoro-3-Nitro- is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern, featuring both electron-withdrawing nitro and fluorine groups, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS, anti-infective, and oncology applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoro-nitro benzoate moiety can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic cores in electronic materials, contributing to improved thermal stability, charge transport, and luminescent properties.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for introducing fluorine and nitro groups into specialty polymers, affecting their solubility, dielectric constant, and chemical resistance.
• Dye & Pigment Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex, high-performance colorants and photographic chemicals where the substituents influence color fastness and spectral properties.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2,4-Difluoro-3-Nitro-
CAS No.	1425174-31-7
Molecular Formula	C7H3F2NO4
Molecular Weight	203.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic Acid; 3-Nitro-2,4-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,4-Difluoro-3-nitro-benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,4-difluoro-3-nitro-; 1425174-31-7; 2,4-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (ACI); 2,4-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid (VAN)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 2,4-Difluoro-3-Nitro- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards for research and process chemistry.

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 strong bases and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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