Methyl 4-(Difluoromethyl)benzoate

• CAT Number: L028559
• CAS Number: 444915-76-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H8F2O2
• Molecular Weight: 186.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: methyl 4-(difluoromethyl)benzoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8F2O2/c1-13-9(12)7-4-2-6(3-5-7)8(10)11/h2-5,8H,1H3
• InChIKey: CTUNEFJJWFAGEP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(F)F

Methyl 4-(difluoromethyl)benzoate（Cat No.:L028559）is an aromatic ester characterized by a difluoromethyl group attached to a benzene ring, enhancing its chemical stability and electronic properties. This compound is widely used in organic synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms into pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. The methyl ester group facilitates reactions under mild conditions and improves solubility in organic solvents. Methyl 4-(difluoromethyl)benzoate serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing compounds that require enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability, making it valuable for developing new drugs and high-performance materials.