Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals, where its difluoro-methyl benzoate structure imparts desirable metabolic stability and bioavailability. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with unique thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the development of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile reagent for introducing difluoromethylated aromatic motifs in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	261763-37-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	172.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-4-methylbenzoic acid; 4-Methyl-2,3-difluorobenzoic acid; 2,3-Difluoro-p-toluic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-difluoro-4-methyl-; 261763-37-5; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methyl-benzoic acid; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methylbenzoicacid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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