Description

(2,2-Difluoro-Benzo[1,3]Dioxol-4-Yl)-Acetic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce difluoromethylenedioxy motifs into target structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the difluoro moiety can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers and liquid crystals with unique electronic and optical properties.
• Fluorination Chemistry Studies: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories to study the effects of fluorine substitution on molecular reactivity and physicochemical properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis houses producing complex, fluorinated organic compounds for client-specific projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,2-Difluoro-Benzo[1,3]Dioxol-4-Yl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	531508-33-5
Molecular Formula	C9H6F2O4
Molecular Weight	216.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)acetic acid; 4-Carboxymethyl-2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole; (2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-4-yl)acetic Acid; 2,2-Difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole-4-acetic acid; 531508-33-5 (CAS Name); Difluoromethylenedioxy Phenylacetic Acid Derivative
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Quality Control

Our (2,2-Difluoro-Benzo[1,3]Dioxol-4-Yl)-Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. For long-term storage, consider the use of desiccants.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.