Description

Ethyl 3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethoxybenzoate is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine and methoxy groups, which are crucial for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic cores in electronic and optoelectronic materials.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for method development in fluorination chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied for bespoke synthesis projects requiring high-purity, complex fluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethoxybenzoate
CAS No.	1806354-63-1
Molecular Formula	C11H13FO4
Molecular Weight	228.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-2,6-dimethoxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-fluoro-2,6-dimethoxybenzoate; 2,6-Dimethoxy-3-fluorobenzoic acid ethyl ester; 3-Fluoro-2,6-dimethoxybenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-fluoro-2,6-dimethoxybenzoate (CAS 1806354-63-1)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethoxybenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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