Description

8-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid is a high-purity, specialized organic intermediate featuring a difluorophenyl ketone moiety linked to a medium-chain carboxylic acid. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the difluorophenyl group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in academic and industrial research to create specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of monomers or additives for specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in regulatory and R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	898766-22-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₁₆F₂O₃
Molecular Weight	270.27 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-(2,3-difluorophenyl)octanoic acid; 2,3-Difluoro-ω-oxobenzeneoctanoic acid; Octanoic acid, 8-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-8-oxo-; 8-(2,3-Difluorobenzoyl)octanoic acid; ω-Oxo-2,3-difluorobenzeneoctanoic acid; 898766-22-8 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 8-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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