Description

2,3-Difluoromaleic Acid is a high-value fluorinated organic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring two fluorine atoms on a maleic acid backbone, makes it a versatile precursor for introducing fluorinated motifs into target molecules, which can dramatically alter their physical, chemical, and biological properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require precise fluorination to develop novel active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where fluorine atoms can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized fluorinated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to produce fluorinated polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, or surface properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A potential building block for fluorinated small molecules used in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new fluorination reactions and creating compound libraries for screening in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoromaleic Acid
CAS No.	685-64-3
Molecular Formula	C4H2F2O4
Molecular Weight	152.06 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoromaleic Acid; (Z)-2,3-Difluorobut-2-enedioic Acid; Maleic Acid, 2,3-Difluoro-; 2,3-Difluoro-2-butenedioic Acid (Z)-; 2,3-Difluoromaleic Acid (cis); Difluoromaleic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoromaleic Acid is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting specifications for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability, consistency, and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its strong acid/organic solvent nature, keep away from incompatible materials such as bases, oxidizing agents, and reactive metals. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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