Description

2,2-Difluoro-3-Methoxy-Propionic Acid Silver Salt is a specialized organofluorine silver complex with significant utility in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its dual functionality, serving as both a source of silver ions and a fluorinated building block, which is critical for introducing difluoromethoxy motifs into target molecules. It is primarily sought by research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those requiring difluorinated ether or ester functionalities to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides and pesticides where the difluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental profile.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a reagent or precursor for creating specialized silver-based catalysts or fluorinated ligands used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel fluorinated polymers, coatings, and electronic materials that require specific silver incorporation or surface modification.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a versatile handle for introducing the -OCHF2 group into complex organic frameworks under controlled conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Difluoro-3-Methoxy-Propionic Acid Silver Salt
CAS No.	428-89-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5AgF2O3
Molecular Weight	230.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Silver 2,2-difluoro-3-methoxypropanoate; 2,2-Difluoro-3-methoxypropionic acid silver(I) salt; 3-Methoxy-2,2-difluoropropanoic acid silver salt; Ag salt of 2,2-difluoro-3-methoxypropionic acid; DFMPA silver salt; Silver 3-methoxy-2,2-difluoropropionate
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Difluoro-3-Methoxy-Propionic Acid Silver Salt is produced under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Silver (Ag) Content	46.5 - 47.5 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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