Description

Methyl 2,4-Difluoro-6-Methylbenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms and the methyl ester group, which are crucial for modulating the physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where fluorine incorporation enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for introducing fluorine into specialty polymers to alter surface energy and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for exploring new fluorination reactions and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,4-Difluoro-6-Methylbenzoate
CAS No.	1803833-41-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	186.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Difluoro-6-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,4-difluoro-6-methylbenzoate; Benzoic acid, 2,4-difluoro-6-methyl-, methyl ester; 6-Methyl-2,4-difluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 6-methyl-2,4-difluorobenzoate
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 2,4-Difluoro-6-Methylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding R&D and scale-up projects.

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 incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
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.