Description

4-(2,2-Difluoroethoxy)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity fluorinated benzoic acid derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the difluoroethoxy moiety, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where fluorination enhances bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the synthesis of charge-transport materials and semiconductors for OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecules in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,2-Difluoroethoxy)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	921623-04-3
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O3
Molecular Weight	202.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-; 4-(2,2-Difluoroethoxy)benzoic acid; 2,2-Difluoroethyl 4-carboxyphenyl ether; p-(2,2-Difluoroethoxy)benzoic acid; 4-Carboxyphenyl 2,2-difluoroethyl ether; 921623-04-3; DFEOBA
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-(2,2-Difluoroethoxy)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is fully characterized and tested against rigorous in-house specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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%
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.