Description

4,4'-Difluorobenzhydrol is a high-purity organic building block characterized by its benzhydrol core structure with fluorine substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecules with tailored properties. It is essential for R&D and production within the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors, where precise chemical functionality is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing monomers used in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to improve thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Difluorobenzhydrol
CAS No.	365-24-2
Molecular Formula	C13H10F2O
Molecular Weight	220.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(4-Fluorophenyl)(4-fluorophenyl)methanol; Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methanol; 4,4'-Difluorobenzhydrol; α,α-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methanol; 1,1'-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methanol; (4,4'-Difluorodiphenyl)methanol; 4,4'-Difluorodiphenylcarbinol
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Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Difluorobenzhydrol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all commercial and research quantities to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.