Description

N,N'-Difluoro-2,3-Butanediimine is a specialized fluorinated imine compound, identified by CAS No. 16063-51-7, valued for its role as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique difluoroimine structure makes it a critical reagent for introducing fluorine atoms and imine functionalities into complex molecular frameworks. This high-value intermediate is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of fluorinated drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine moiety can improve activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and fluorinated functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and as a fluorinating agent in specific reaction pathways.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of novel nitrogen-fluorine containing ligands for catalytic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	N,N'-Difluoro-2,3-Butanediimine
CAS No.	16063-51-7
Molecular Formula	C₄H₆F₂N₂
Molecular Weight	120.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Butanediimine, N,N'-difluoro-; Difluorobutane-2,3-diimine; N,N'-Difluorobutane-2,3-diimine; 1,4-Difluoro-2,3-butanediimine; 2,3-Difluoro-2,3-butanediimine; 16063-51-7; N,N'-Difluoro-2,3-diazabutadiene
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Quality Control

Every batch of N,N'-Difluoro-2,3-Butanediimine is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified to minimize degradation and moisture uptake. Store away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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