Description

2,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms, which can dramatically alter the physicochemical and metabolic properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where fluorine substitution enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for introducing the 2,5-difluorophenyl moiety into more complex molecular architectures via coupling reactions or derivatization of the carboxylic acid group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid
CAS No.	255875-51-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O2
Molecular Weight	158.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,5-difluoro-; 2,5-Difluorobenzenecarboxylic acid; 2,5-Difluoro-benzoic acid; 2,5-Difluorobenzoic acid (DFBA); 255875-51-5; 2,5-Difluorophenylcarboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Difluorobenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	155 - 160 °C
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.