Description

(3,4-Difluorophenoxy)Acetic Acid is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to introduce the (3,4-difluorophenoxy)acetate moiety, a key structural feature for modulating the biological activity and physicochemical properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the difluorophenoxy group is critical for activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on constructing complex fluorinated organic molecules.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used to create tagged molecules for studying biological processes and target engagement.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3,4-Difluorophenoxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	370-58-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O3
Molecular Weight	188.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3,4-Difluorophenoxy)acetic Acid; Acetic Acid, (3,4-Difluorophenoxy)-; (3,4-DFPOA); 3,4-Difluorophenoxyacetic Acid; NSC 403697; 3,4-Difluorophenoxy Ethanoic Acid; α-(3,4-Difluorophenoxy)acetic Acid
EINECS	206-732-7

Quality Control

Our (3,4-Difluorophenoxy)Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data are provided for full traceability and quality assurance.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	108 - 112 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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