Description

Acetic Acid, Difluoromethoxy- is a specialized fluorinated acetic acid derivative, identified by CAS NO 29101-99-3. This compound serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, offering unique reactivity due to the difluoromethoxy moiety. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated structures for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced pesticides and herbicides where the introduction of fluorine atoms can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex molecules, leveraging the difluoromethoxy group as a versatile functional handle.
• Material Science Research: Potential intermediate in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific surface properties.
• Fluorination Chemistry: Serves as a reagent or precursor in methodologies aimed at introducing fluorine-containing groups into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid, Difluoromethoxy-
CAS No.	29101-99-3
Molecular Formula	C3H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	126.06 g/mol
Synonyms	Difluoromethoxyacetic Acid; 2-(Difluoromethoxy)acetic Acid; Acetic Acid, 2-(difluoromethoxy)-; O-(Difluoromethyl)glycolic Acid; Glycolic Acid, O-(difluoromethyl)-; NSC 163063; UNII-9F6S5W8R4I
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Quality Control

Our Acetic Acid, Difluoromethoxy- is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided to guarantee the material meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, keep at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to minimize exposure to moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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