2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-methoxybenzoic acid

2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-methoxybenzoic acid (CAS 3153-01-3) is an organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with four fluorine atoms and a methoxy group. Its molecular formula is C8H4F4O3 and its molecular weight is 224.11 g/mol. This highly fluorinated aromatic carboxylic acid serves as a versatile functionalized intermediate in various research applications, especially in the synthesis of novel fluorinated molecules for medicinal chemistry, agrochemicals, and materials science. The presence of multiple fluorine atoms imparts unique electronic and steric properties, making it valuable for modifying compound lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and binding affinity in drug discovery efforts.

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