Description

6-Ethoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the ethoxy and difluoro substituents, which are strategically placed to modulate electronic and steric properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in high-performance displays (LCDs) due to its ability to influence dielectric anisotropy and viscosity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, facilitating structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fluorine Chemistry Reagent: Used in specialized fluorination reactions and as a standard in analytical method development for fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Ethoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1431329-81-5
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O3
Molecular Weight	202.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-6-ethoxybenzoic Acid; 6-Ethoxy-2,3-difluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-difluoro-6-ethoxy-; 2,3-Difluoro-6-ethoxybenzoic acid (CAS 1431329-81-5); 6-Ethoxy-2,3-difluorobenzoic acid (CAS 1431329-81-5); 2,3-Difluoro-6-ethoxybenzoic acid, 6-Ethoxy-2,3-difluorobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Ethoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications 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 a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤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.