Description

3,5-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring fluorine atoms and a methoxy group, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating compounds with enhanced biological activity and specific physicochemical properties. This product is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, especially in fluorinated small molecule libraries.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides where fluorine substitution improves efficacy and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for introducing fluorine and aromatic functionality into specialty polymers.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the development of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and fluorine chemistry in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	319-60-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O3
Molecular Weight	188.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3,5-difluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3,5-difluoro-4-methoxy-; 3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxy-benzoic acid; 3,5-Difluoro-p-anisic acid; 3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzoic acid; Difluoro-methoxybenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled 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
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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