Description

2-(2,4-Difluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound that serves as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzoic acid moiety and a difluorophenoxy group, makes it a critical building block for the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This product is primarily targeted at R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate unique fluorinated motifs into their molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or additive for creating specialty polymers with improved thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in medicinal chemistry and material science for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of advanced colorants with enhanced lightfastness and performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,4-Difluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	832738-20-2
Molecular Formula	C14H10F2O3
Molecular Weight	264.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[(2,4-Difluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-[(2,4-difluorophenoxy)methyl]-; 2,4-Difluorophenoxymethylbenzoic Acid; 2-(2,4-Difluorophenoxymethyl)benzoic Acid; 832738-20-2; 2-[(2,4-Difluorophenoxy)methyl]benzoic acid; 2-(2,4-Difluorophenoxy)methylbenzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-(2,4-Difluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profile. We support cGMP-compliant manufacturing for advanced applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
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.