Description

8-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid is a high-purity, synthetic organic compound featuring a difluorophenyl ketone moiety linked to an octanoic acid chain. This specific molecular architecture makes it a valuable advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for medicinal chemistry research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting metabolic and inflammatory pathways.
• Medicinal Chemistry Building Block: Used in high-throughput screening and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to develop new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a synthetic intermediate for developing new herbicides or fungicides with enhanced activity.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in organic synthesis for constructing complex molecules containing both aryl ketone and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the development of specialty polymers or advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid
CAS No.	898766-52-4
Molecular Formula	C14H16F2O3
Molecular Weight	270.27 g/mol
Synonyms	8-Oxo-8-(2,6-difluorophenyl)octanoic acid; 2,6-Difluoro-ω-oxobenzeneoctanoic acid; Octanoic acid, 8-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-8-oxo-; 898766-52-4; ω-Oxo-2,6-difluorobenzeneoctanoic Acid
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Quality Control

We supply 8-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-8-Oxooctanoic Acid in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
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.