Description

Benzoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ester, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its precise molecular structure, which is engineered to introduce specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a critical intermediate for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluoro-methyl benzoate moiety can enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for high-performance electronic displays.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to construct complex molecular architectures in R&D settings.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic semiconductors and other electronic materials due to its potential charge-transport characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester
CAS No.	773873-98-6
Molecular Formula	C10H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	200.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-3-methylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,6-difluoro-3-methylbenzoate; 3-Methyl-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-3-methyl-, methyl ester; 2,6-Difluoro-m-toluic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2,6-difluoro-m-toluate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain product integrity.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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