Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and specialized agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, especially in fluorinated bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides where the difluoro-hydroxybenzoate moiety is critical for activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of specialized monomers and polymers for organic semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination chemistry and aromatic substitution reactions.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare chelating agents and ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	214917-68-7
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	174.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-hydroxy-; 2,6-Difluoro-4-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 2,6-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoicacid; 214917-68-7; 2,6-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (9CI)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled accordingly.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.