Description

2,6-Difluoro-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its benzoic acid core flanked by fluorine and methylsulfonyl substituents. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique substitution pattern enables precise modulation of biological activity and physicochemical properties. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a scaffold for constructing complex, fluorinated aromatic systems in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	845617-17-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O4S
Molecular Weight	236.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-3-methanesulfonylbenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-3-(methylsulfonyl)-; 845617-17-6; 2,6-Difluoro-3-(methylsulfonyl)benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-3-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates and ISO standards for industrial chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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.