Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol 98 is a high-purity fluorinated phenolic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine atoms and a trifluoromethyl group, imparts desirable properties such as enhanced lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electron-withdrawing effects. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in areas requiring fluorinated motifs for improved bioavailability and target binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine substituents enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance electronic displays.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the creation of specialty polymers with specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the synthesis of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol 98
CAS No.	116640-12-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3F5O
Molecular Weight	198.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenol; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,3-difluorophenol; 2,3-Difluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-p-cresol; Phenol, 2,3-difluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,3-Difluoro-4-trifluoromethylphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenol 98 is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the specified 98% minimum purity and is free from critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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