Description

1-Hydroxy-4-Butoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzene is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both alkoxy and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluorobenzene core enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor or a core structure in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronics: Building block for developing charge-transport materials, semiconductors, and other components in OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Polymer Modification: Intermediate for introducing fluorinated phenyl ether groups into polymer chains to alter thermal stability, solubility, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for exploring new fluorination reactions and constructing complex aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hydroxy-4-Butoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzene
CAS No.	136239-68-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₂F₂O₂
Molecular Weight	202.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Butoxy-2,3-difluorophenol; 2,3-Difluoro-4-butoxyphenol; 1-Butoxy-4-hydroxy-2,3-difluorobenzene; Phenol, 4-butoxy-2,3-difluoro-; 2,3-Difluoro-4-n-butoxyphenol; 4-(Butyloxy)-2,3-difluorophenol; 2,3-Difluoro-4-(butoxy)phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Hydroxy-4-Butoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment. We support compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks for industrial and research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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