Description

1-Octylxy-2,3-Difluorobenzene is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound featuring an octyloxy side chain, designed for advanced material synthesis. This structural combination offers unique electronic and steric properties, making it a valuable intermediate for creating high-performance functional materials. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and advanced monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluorobenzene moiety can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal display (LCD) components and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) host or transport materials.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the production of high-performance polymers, such as polyarylates or polyetherketones, imparting properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low dielectric constant.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to the activated fluorine atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Octylxy-2,3-Difluorobenzene
CAS No.	121219-21-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₀F₂O
Molecular Weight	242.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-1-octyloxybenzene; 1-(Octyloxy)-2,3-difluorobenzene; Octyl 2,3-difluorophenyl ether; 2,3-Difluorophenyl octyl ether; Benzene, 1-(octyloxy)-2,3-difluoro-; 2,3-DFPOE
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Octylxy-2,3-Difluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure product integrity and traceability for your regulatory needs. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.