Description

Benzoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro-4-Iodo-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity, multi-functional fluorinated and iodinated aromatic building block designed for advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound is valued for its unique halogenated structure, which provides distinct reactivity and electronic properties critical for modifying molecular frameworks. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand synthesis, and the development of specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro and iodo substituents enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for creating tagged molecules or probes for imaging and diagnostic research due to the iodine atom.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring precise halogenation patterns.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro-4-Iodo-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	2091383-72-9
Molecular Formula	C9H5F2IO2
Molecular Weight	309.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2,6-Difluoro-4-iodobenzoate; 2,6-Difluoro-4-iodobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; 4-Iodo-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-iodo-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-iodo-2,6-difluorobenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro-4-Iodo-, Methyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, with comprehensive analytical characterization including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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