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4-Hydroxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzoic acid, 97%
Description
2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid hydrate may be used in the preparation of new ligand, methyl 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-oxybenzoate (C8H3F4O3), combining an electron withdrawing group (C6F4) to tune the reactivity with an anchor group (CO2Me) for immobilization on supports.
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2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-hydroxybenzoic acid hydrate may be used in the preparation of new ligand, methyl 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-oxybenzoate (C8H3F4O3), combining an electron withdrawing group (C6F4) to tune the reactivity with an anchor group (CO2Me) for immobilization on supports.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 148°C to 150°C (decomposition) |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 986011 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 210.1 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-Hydroxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzoic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H315-H319-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c |
TSCA | No |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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