Description

2,4-Difluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a multifunctional fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a phenolic hydroxyl group on a difluorinated benzene ring, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for molecules requiring a difluorophenol moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for introducing fluorine and polar functional groups into specialty polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and ether formations to create complex, fluorinated aromatic structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial labs for methodological studies and exploring new chemical spaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Difluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	91659-22-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	174.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hydroxy-2,4-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,4-Difluoro-5-hydroxybenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2,4-difluoro-5-hydroxy-; 2,4-Difluoro-5-hydroxy-benzoic acid; 91659-22-2; 5-Hydroxy-2,4-difluorobenzoic acid; 2,4-Difluoro-5-hydroxy benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluoro-5-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 kept under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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