Methyl 2,3-difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoate

• CAT Number: L035102
• CAS Number: 219685-84-4
• Molecular Formula: C8H6F2O3
• Molecular Weight: 188.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 2,3-difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H6F2O3/c1-13-8(12)4-2-3-5(11)7(10)6(4)9/h2-3,11H,1H3
• InChIKey: ZHLFIRVEFRQYRB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Methyl 2,3-difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoate(CAT: L035102) is a fluorinated benzoate ester with two fluorine atoms on the benzene ring and a hydroxyl group, making it a valuable intermediate in organic and medicinal chemistry. The presence of fluorine atoms enhances the compound’s lipophilicity and metabolic stability, properties often beneficial in drug design. The hydroxyl group allows for further functionalization, facilitating the synthesis of diverse bioactive compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Methyl 2,3-difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoate is used in the development of molecules with improved bioavailability and binding affinity, supporting advanced research in drug discovery and chemical synthesis.