Description

Benzoic Acid, 2,3-Difluoro-6-Methoxy-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates fluorine and methoxy substituents to modulate reactivity, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability in target molecules. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting, where it helps fine-tune electronic properties and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions to introduce complex, multi-functionalized benzoate motifs.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2,3-Difluoro-6-Methoxy-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	773139-04-1
Molecular Formula	C10H10F2O3
Molecular Weight	216.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,3-Difluoro-6-methoxybenzoate; 2,3-Difluoro-6-methoxybenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 6-Methoxy-2,3-difluorobenzoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 2,3-difluoro-6-methoxy-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 6-methoxy-2,3-difluorobenzoate; 2,3-Difluoro-6-methoxy-benzoic acid ethyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 2,3-Difluoro-6-Methoxy-, Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥97.0%
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.