Description

Nitrodifluoromethane is a versatile fluorinated organic compound with significant industrial utility. Its primary value lies in its role as a key intermediate and specialty reagent in advanced chemical synthesis, particularly for introducing fluorine-containing functional groups. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with higher efficacy and selectivity.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated surfactants, polymers, and liquid crystals.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a component or intermediate in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants and aerosol propellants.
• Electrolyte Additive: Explored for use in lithium-ion battery electrolytes to enhance performance and safety.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for fluorination reactions and material science studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Nitrodifluoromethane
CAS No.	1493-05-6
Molecular Formula	CHF2NO2
Molecular Weight	99.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Difluoronitromethane; Fluorocarbon FC-112; Nitrofluoromethane, difluoro-; FC 112; UNII-8F4QN6QJ7Q; 1,1-Difluoro-1-nitro-methane; Methane, difluoronitro-; 8F4QN6QJ7Q
EINECS	216-080-9

Quality Control

Our Nitrodifluoromethane is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize volatility and maintain stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~40 - 45 °C

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