Description

2-Chloro-4-(Difluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid (Wxfc0697) is a high-purity, synthetically valuable benzoic acid derivative distinguished by its chloro and difluoromethoxy substituents. This compound serves as a critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and a versatile building block for the development of novel active ingredients. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for synthesis and scale-up projects.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzoic acid core.
• Agrochemical Research: Used as a precursor in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the biological activity of the difluoromethoxy group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Monomer: Can be polymerized or incorporated into polymers to impart specific chemical resistance or surface properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development, quality control, and regulatory submissions.
• Custom Synthesis Building Block: Employed in contract research and manufacturing (CRO/CMO) for the custom synthesis of complex, fluorinated organic molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Chloro-4-(Difluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid (Wxfc0697)
CAS No.	97914-61-9
Molecular Formula	C8H5ClF2O3
Molecular Weight	222.57 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-(difluoromethoxy)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-4-(difluoromethoxy)-; 97914-61-9; WXFC0697; 4-(Difluoromethoxy)-2-chlorobenzoic acid; 2-Chloro-4-difluoromethoxybenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-(Difluoromethoxy)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (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)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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