Description

Benzoic Acid, 4-(2,2-Difluoropropyl)- (9Ci) is a fluorinated derivative of benzoic acid, a specialized organic building block valued for its unique structural motif. This compound is significant for introducing difluoropropyl-substituted aromatic systems into target molecules, which can modulate their physicochemical and biological properties. It is primarily needed by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients, where fluorine substitution is a key strategy in modern drug and crop protection agent design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where fluorination is used to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, or membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the difluoropropyl group to fine-tune activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for electronic displays and lighting applications.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored surface properties, chemical resistance, or optical characteristics.
• Chemical Biology & Probe Development: Employed as a building block for fluorescent tags, photoaffinity labels, or other molecular probes used in biochemical research and diagnostic assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 4-(2,2-Difluoropropyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	801303-54-8
Molecular Formula	C10H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	200.18 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,2-Difluoropropyl)benzoic Acid; 2,2-Difluoro-1-(4-carboxyphenyl)propane; p-(2,2-Difluoropropyl)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-(2,2-difluoropropyl)-; 801303-54-8; 4-(2,2-Difluorpropyl)benzoesäure (German); Acide 4-(2,2-difluoropropyl)benzoïque (French)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzoic Acid, 4-(2,2-Difluoropropyl)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request 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 (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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