Description

3,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-o-Xylene-Alpha,Alpha'-Diol CAS NO 13719-81-8 is a highly fluorinated aromatic diol building block. This compound is valued for its unique chemical structure, which imparts enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and lipophilicity to advanced materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing high-performance intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance fluorinated polyesters, polycarbonates, and epoxy resins with superior chemical and thermal resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies, where its structure contributes to desired dielectric and alignment properties.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in creating next-generation fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Specialty Surfactants & Coatings: Acts as a precursor for fluorosurfactants and surface modifiers that provide oil- and water-repellent characteristics to textiles and coatings.
• Material Science Research: A critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated aromatic compounds and their properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-o-Xylene-Alpha,Alpha'-Diol
CAS No.	13719-81-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	208.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,5-Tetrafluoro-1,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzene; 1,2-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene; 3,4,5,6-Tetrafluorobenzene-1,2-dimethanol; 3,4,5,6-Tetrafluorophthalyl alcohol; Tetrafluoroxylene Glycol; α,α'-Dihydroxy-3,4,5,6-tetrafluoro-o-xylene; TFXD
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-o-Xylene-Alpha,Alpha'-Diol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if possible to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.