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AB16695

189283-51-0 | 3,4-Difluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid

Packsize Purity Availability Price Discounted Price    Quantity
250mg 97% in stock $8.00 $6.00 -   +
1g 97% in stock $14.00 $10.00 -   +
5g 97% in stock $65.00 $46.00 -   +
10g 97% in stock $127.00 $89.00 -   +

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Description
Catalog Number: AB16695
Chemical Name: 3,4-Difluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid
CAS Number: 189283-51-0
Molecular Formula: C7H4F2O3
Molecular Weight: 174.1017
MDL Number: MFCD03428564
SMILES: OC(=O)c1ccc(c(c1O)F)F

 

Computed Properties
Complexity: 186  
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count: 1  
Heavy Atom Count: 12  
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count: 5  
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count: 2  
Rotatable Bond Count: 1  
XLogP3: 2  

 

 

Upstream Synthesis Route
  • 3,4-Difluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid, also known as $name$, is a versatile compound widely used in chemical synthesis. Its unique properties make it a valuable building block in organic chemistry reactions. The presence of two fluorine atoms at the 3 and 4 positions on the benzene ring enhances the reactivity and stability of the compound, making it particularly useful in a variety of synthetic pathways.One key application of 3,4-Difluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid is as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds. The hydroxy and carboxylic acid functional groups present in the molecule can be readily modified to introduce specific chemical moieties required for drug development. By utilizing this compound as a starting material, chemists can tailor the structure of the final pharmaceutical product to enhance its efficacy, bioavailability, or target specificity.Additionally, 3,4-Difluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid can serve as a building block in the preparation of novel materials such as polymers or specialty chemicals. Its fluorinated structure imparts unique properties to the resulting products, such as increased stability, hydrophobicity, or thermal resistance. By incorporating this compound into polymer chains or molecular structures, researchers can design materials with customized properties for various industrial applications.In chemical synthesis, the versatility of 3,4-Difluoro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid allows for the creation of diverse compounds with tailored functionalities and properties. Whether utilized in pharmaceutical development, material science, or other areas of research, this compound plays a crucial role in expanding the possibilities of organic chemistry.
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