Description

2,3-Difluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a fluorinated benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block. Its unique structure, featuring both hydroxyl and carboxylic acid functional groups on a difluorinated aromatic ring, makes it a critical intermediate for advanced organic synthesis. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting metabolic and central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms can improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs as a versatile scaffold for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of organic semiconductors and other electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	749230-51-1
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	174.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-2,3-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3-Difluoro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-difluoro-5-hydroxy-; 749230-51-1; 2,3-Difluoro-5-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 2,3-Difluoro-5-hydroxybenzoicacid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

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
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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