Description

2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Oxirane is a versatile fluorinated epoxide building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the epoxide ring combined with the electronic influence of the difluorophenyl group, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to introduce fluorine and epoxy functionality, improving chemical resistance and surface properties of specialty polymers.
• Cross-coupling & Ring-Opening Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed couplings and nucleophilic ring-opening reactions to create complex, fluorinated molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for high-throughput screening.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Oxirane
CAS No.	111991-12-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O
Molecular Weight	156.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)oxirane; 2,4-Difluorophenyloxirane; 1,2-Epoxy-2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)ethane; (2,4-Difluorophenyl)ethylene oxide; 2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)ethylene oxide; Oxirane, 2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-; Glycidyl 2,4-difluorobenzene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Oxirane is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, and comprehensive analytical testing is performed to guarantee identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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