Description

4-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block. This compound is valued for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical agents. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system and metabolic disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity imparted by the difluorophenyl moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing aromatic groups into polymer chains, enhancing material properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block in medicinal chemistry and material science for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and novel compound library generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	331760-41-9
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	234.20 g/mol
Synonyms	[2,4-Difluorophenyl]-4-carboxyphenyl; 4-Carboxy-2',4'-difluorobiphenyl; 4-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-; 2',4'-Difluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid; Biphenyl-4-carboxylic acid, 2',4'-difluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A 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 alkalis and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent contamination.

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.