2,6-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzoic acid is a benzoic acid derivative that contains reactive substituent fluorine atoms and nitro groups in its molecular structure. The substance is mainly used as a reagent for organic synthesis or as a component of pharmaceutical intermediates. It is used in the synthesis of B-Raf kinase inhibitors, such as vemurafenib, which causes programmed cell death (apoptosis) in melanoma cell lines. In addition, it is used in the synthesis of fluoroquinolone antibacterial agents.
