Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical advanced intermediate in modern synthetic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms and a methoxy group, which are essential for modulating the electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorine-containing drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoro-methoxy benzoate structure contributes to improved biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays, leveraging its aromatic core and fluorine substituents to fine-tune dielectric anisotropy and viscosity.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for applications in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and the creation of novel chemical libraries.
• Fluorine Chemistry Reagent: Acts as a specialized reagent for introducing a difluoromethoxy-substituted benzoic acid moiety into more complex molecular architectures via coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	773873-26-0
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O3
Molecular Weight	188.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2,3-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,3-difluoro-4-methoxy-; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methoxy-benzoic acid; 773873-26-0; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzoic acid (CAS 773873-26-0); 2,3-Difluoro-4-methoxy-benzoesäure (German)
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

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