Description

2,6-Difluoro-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), crop protection agents, and specialty materials that require a difluoromethoxy-substituted benzoic acid scaffold.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro-methoxy moiety enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique solubility, thermal stability, and chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new fluorination methodologies and structure-activity relationships.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied for bespoke synthesis projects requiring high-purity, complex fluorinated intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	886498-30-2
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O3
Molecular Weight	188.13 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-3-methoxybenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-m-anisic Acid; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-3-methoxy-; 886498-30-2; 2,6-Difluoro-3-methoxy-benzoic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials.

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.