Description

2,4-Dimethyl-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a fluorinated aromatic core for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom and ester group are leveraged for efficacy and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for developing new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a specialized intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where precise fluorination is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethyl-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	26584-27-0
Molecular Formula	C10H11FO2
Molecular Weight	182.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,4-Dimethyl-3-fluorobenzoate; 3-Fluoro-2,4-dimethylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-2,4-dimethyl-, methyl ester; 2,4-Dimethyl-3-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-fluoro-2,4-dimethylbenzoate
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dimethyl-3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. The product is compatible with most organic solvents but should be kept in its original container to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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