Description

3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine and methoxy groups, which allows for precise modulation of electronic and steric properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and liquid crystals with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for fluorinated probes and tags used in bioimaging and diagnostic assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	52189-67-0
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO4
Molecular Weight	200.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethoxy-3-fluorobenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-2,6-dimethoxy-; 3-Fluoro-2,6-dimethoxybenzoic acid; 52189-67-0; 3-Fluoro-2,6-dimethoxy-benzoic acid; 3-Fluoro-2,6-bis(methoxy)benzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity requirements for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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 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	≤20 ppm

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