Description

Ethyl 2,3-Difluoro-6-Nitrophenylacetic Acid is a high-purity, multi-functional fluorinated aromatic building block. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a nitrophenyl core with fluorine substituents and an esterified acetic acid side chain, enabling precise chemical modifications. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and advanced intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in areas like kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty monomers or ligands in the development of novel polymers and functional materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design and synthesis of fluorinated probes for studying enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific fluorinated aromatic structures.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Ethyl 2,3-Difluoro-6-Nitrophenylacetic Acid
CAS No.	960119-19-1
Molecular Formula	C10H9F2NO4
Molecular Weight	245.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (2,3-Difluoro-6-nitrophenyl)acetate; 2,3-Difluoro-6-nitrobenzeneacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; (2,3-Difluoro-6-nitrophenyl)acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 2-(2,3-Difluoro-6-nitrophenyl)acetate; Acetic acid, (2,3-difluoro-6-nitrophenyl)-, ethyl ester; 960119-19-1; Ethyl α-(2,3-difluoro-6-nitrophenyl)acetate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl 2,3-Difluoro-6-Nitrophenylacetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically >97% by HPLC), physical characteristics, and impurity profiles is supplied 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.