Description

1,1-Dichloro-1,2-Difluoroethane is a halogenated hydrocarbon solvent and chemical intermediate of significant industrial interest. Its value lies in its unique combination of volatility and solvent properties, making it suitable for specialized applications where other solvents may not be effective. This compound is primarily sought by manufacturers in the refrigeration, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for use as a precursor, refrigerant component, or cleaning agent.

Application

• Refrigerant and Aerosol Propellant Blending: Used as a component in specialty refrigerant mixtures and propellant formulations due to its thermodynamic properties.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in precision cleaning, degreasing, and as a reaction medium in chemical processes where a highly volatile, non-aqueous solvent is required.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a fluorinating and chlorinating agent or precursor in organic synthesis to introduce halogen atoms into target molecules.
• Polymer and Resin Processing: Utilized as a processing aid or blowing agent in the production of certain fluoropolymers and specialty plastics.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Potential use in vapor phase cleaning or etching processes for sensitive electronic components.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	1,1-Dichloro-1,2-Difluoroethane
CAS No.	1842-05-3
Molecular Formula	C2H2Cl2F2
Molecular Weight	134.94 g/mol
Synonyms	HCFC-132a; 1,1-Dichloro-1,2-difluoroethane; Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1,2-difluoro-; Freon 132a; R-132a; 1,2-Difluoro-1,1-dichloroethane; 1,1-Dichloro-1,2-difluoroethane (HCFC-132a)
EINECS	217-417-6

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dichloro-1,2-Difluoroethane is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to prevent loss and maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.001%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.005%

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