Description

Benzenepropanoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro--α--Oxo- (9Ci) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block, identified by CAS NO 496913-15-6. This compound is valued for its precise molecular structure, which serves as a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic pathways. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the difluorobenzene moiety enhances biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for introducing fluorinated aromatic ketone functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fluorinated fine chemicals and specialty reagents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzenepropanoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro--α--Oxo- (9Ci)
CAS No.	496913-15-6
Molecular Formula	C9H6F2O3
Molecular Weight	200.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-α-oxobenzene propanoic acid; 2-(2,6-Difluorobenzoyl)acetic acid; 3-Oxo-3-(2,6-difluorophenyl)propanoic acid; 2,6-Difluorobenzoylacetic acid; 3-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-3-oxopropanoic acid; α-Oxo-2,6-difluorobenzenepropanoic acid; (2,6-Difluorobenzoyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzenepropanoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro--α--Oxo- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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