Description

3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in introducing specific difluorophenyl motifs into target molecules, which can significantly alter their physicochemical and biological properties. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluorophenyl group can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, potentially improving their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where fluorine atoms are used to tune color and light-fastness properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	656304-77-7
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	234.20 g/mol
Synonyms	[2,4-Difluorophenyl]-3-benzoic Acid; 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-; 2',4'-Difluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid; Biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid, 2',4'-difluoro-; 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)benzoic acid (CAS 656304-77-7)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.