CAS 74799-63-6

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Description:

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is an aromatic compound characterized by the presence of two fluorine atoms and a hydroxyl group on a benzoic acid framework. Its molecular structure features a benzene ring substituted at the 3 and 5 positions with fluorine atoms and at the 4 position with a hydroxyl group, contributing to its acidic properties. This compound is typically a white to off-white solid and is soluble in polar solvents due to the presence of the hydroxyl group, which can engage in hydrogen bonding. The fluorine substituents enhance the compound's lipophilicity and can influence its reactivity and biological activity. 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid may be utilized in various applications, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, owing to its potential as a building block in organic synthesis. Additionally, its unique electronic properties due to the fluorine atoms can affect its interaction with biological systems, making it of interest in medicinal chemistry. Safety and handling precautions should be observed, as with all chemical substances, to mitigate any potential hazards.

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 74799-63-6

Formula: C₇H₄F₂O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 174.1017

Ref: IN-DA00G5N0

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 74799-63-6

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Purity: 97%

Molecular weight: 174.10g/mol

Ref: 54-PC901597

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 74799-63-6

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is a fluorotyrosine analog that has been shown to be metabolized by tyrosinase and to inhibit the enzymatic synthesis of l-tyrosine. It has also been shown to react with the fluoride ion and to form difluorotyrosines. These reactions are catalyzed by an enzyme on the electrode surface. The fluorotyrosines can then undergo biochemical reactions, such as electron transfer and oxidation, leading to a change in pH or current. This process is similar to that of other protein synthesis inhibitors, such as ascorbic acid and tyrosine. 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid may be used in the treatment of hyperpigmentation disorders or skin cancer caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.

Formula: C₇H₄F₂O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Powder

Molecular weight: 174.1 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FD68081

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

CAS: 74799-63-6

Formula: C₇H₄F₂O₃

Purity: 97%

Color and Shape: Solid, White to yellow solid

Molecular weight: 174.103

Ref: 10-F459295

3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Controlled Product

CAS: 74799-63-6

Applications 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Formula: C₇H₄F₂O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 174.1

Ref: TR-D447428