157337-81-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid
• Synonyms: 2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid;2,4-Difluoro-3-trifluorobenzoic acid;2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid 98%;alpha,alpha,alpha,2,4-Pentafluoro-m-toluic acid, 3-Carboxy-2,6-difluorobenzotrifluoride;2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoicacid98%
• CAS NO: 157337-81-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H3F5O2
• Molecular Weight: 226.1
• Mol File: 157337-81-0.mol

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 253℃
• Flash Point: 107℃
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.571
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• PKA: 2.78±0.10(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid(157337-81-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid(157337-81-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 157337-81-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

Used in Agricultural Applications:
2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is used as a herbicidal agent for controlling the growth of broadleaf and grassy weeds in various crop fields. It is particularly effective in fields of soybeans, wheat, and barley, ensuring the healthy growth of cereal crops by eliminating competing vegetation.
Used in Horticultural Applications:
In horticulture, 2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is utilized as a growth regulator to manage the growth of unwanted plants around ornamental and landscaped areas. Its application helps maintain the aesthetic appeal of gardens and green spaces by preventing the overgrowth of weeds and other invasive plant species.
Environmental Considerations:
2,4-Difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid is considered to be of low toxicity to mammals, which makes it a relatively safer option for use in agricultural and horticultural settings. However, it has a relatively short half-life in the environment, breaking down within a few weeks. This characteristic minimizes the long-term environmental impact of the chemical. Nonetheless, it is crucial to handle and apply this herbicide with caution to avoid misuse or overexposure, which could potentially lead to negative effects on human health and the ecosystem.

Upstream product

• 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 
• 64248-60-8 1,3-difluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene 

Downstream Products

• 157337-87-6 2,4-difluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzoyl chloride 
• 957125-35-8 4-[2,4-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,3-thiazol-2-amine 
• 1246761-03-4 N-{4-[2,4-difluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,3-thiazol-2-yl}-2-(1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrothieno[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)acetamide 

Relevant articles and documents

AMIDES OF 2-AMINO-4-ARYLTHIAZOLE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR SALTS

The present disclosure is directed to salts of N-{4-[2,4-difluoro-3- (trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1,3-thiazol-2-yl}-2-(1,3-dimethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4- tetrahydrothieno[2,3- d]pyrimidin-5-yl)acetamide and process for the preparation thereof (formula II)..

Fluoro-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid derivatives

The new fluoro-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid derivatives of the general formula (I) STR1 wherein the substituents R, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meaning given in the description, are suitable as star