Description

2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its unique substitution pattern. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling advanced material and pharmaceutical development. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens, contributing to the development of advanced display technologies with improved performance.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of electron-transport materials and semiconductors for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for exploring new reaction pathways and creating compound libraries in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	38512-77-5
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O3
Molecular Weight	224.11 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methoxy-2,3,4,5-tetrafluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-methoxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3,4,5-tetrafluoro-6-methoxy-; Tetrafluoromethoxybenzoic Acid; 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-anisic acid; 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-methoxy-benzoic acid; 38512-77-5 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-6-Methoxybenzoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for research and scale-up applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

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%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤2.0%

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