Description

Sodium 2,4-Difluorobenzoate is an important organofluorine building block and salt derivative of 2,4-difluorobenzoic acid. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the production of advanced pharmaceutical actives and agrochemicals. It is primarily required by R&D laboratories and manufacturing units in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for constructing complex molecules containing a difluorophenyl moiety.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, anti-infectives, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of modern herbicides and fungicides, where the difluorophenyl group enhances biological activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorine-containing liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine atoms into polymer chains, improving material properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and weatherability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a stable, soluble carboxylate source in various coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions in research and process chemistry.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a ligand for metal complexes in catalytic systems and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium 2,4-Difluorobenzoate
CAS No.	83198-07-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3F2NaO2
Molecular Weight	180.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Difluorobenzoic Acid Sodium Salt; Benzoic acid, 2,4-difluoro-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium 2,4-difluorobenzoate; 2,4-Difluorobenzoate Sodium Salt; 2,4-DFBA Sodium Salt; Sodium difluorobenzoate; EINECS 280-086-8
EINECS	280-086-8

Quality Control

Our Sodium 2,4-Difluorobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive 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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Solubility	Freely soluble in water; soluble in methanol

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