Chemical Name: | Benzoic acid, 2-chloro-3,6-difluoro- |
CAS Number: | 287172-74-1 |
Product Number: | AG002W8M(AGN-PC-0KKVI4) |
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Molecular Formula: | C7H3ClF2O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 192.5473 |
2-Chloro-3,6-difluorobenzoic acid is a versatile compound commonly used in chemical synthesis for the preparation of various organic molecules. This compound serves as a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials due to its unique chemical properties. In chemical synthesis, 2-Chloro-3,6-difluorobenzoic acid is often employed as a precursor in the formation of more complex structures through substitution or coupling reactions. Its halogen substituents enable selective transformations, allowing for the introduction of fluorine-containing groups into target molecules. Additionally, the presence of the carboxylic acid functional group in this compound offers opportunities for further derivatization, leading to the creation of diverse chemical structures with desired properties in various applications.