Description

(2,4-Difluoro-5-Methyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique difluoromethylphenylacetic acid structure, which is critical for modulating the physicochemical and metabolic properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates targeting metabolic and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in polymer and material science to create specialty polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A key reagent for custom synthesis houses and CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) serving the global life sciences market.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,4-Difluoro-5-Methyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	367955-02-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	186.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4-Difluoro-5-methylphenyl)acetic acid; 5-Methyl-2,4-difluorophenylacetic acid; (2,4-Difluoro-5-methylphenyl)ethanoic acid; 2,4-Difluoro-5-methylbenzeneacetic acid; α-(2,4-Difluoro-5-methylphenyl)acetic acid; DFMPAA; CAS 367955-02-0
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Quality Control

Our (2,4-Difluoro-5-Methyl-Phenyl)-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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