Description

(2-Cyclohexyl-1,1-Difluoro-Ethyl)-Phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester is a specialized organophosphorus compound featuring a cyclohexyl and difluoroethyl motif. This structure is of significant interest for its potential as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of advanced materials and bioactive molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated phosphonate groups.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where the phosphonate ester moiety is essential for bioactivity.
• Ligand & Catalyst Precursor: Acts as a precursor for chiral or bidentate ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Flame Retardant & Plasticizer Research: Investigated as a potential component in flame-retardant formulations or specialty plasticizers for high-performance polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in the design of enzyme inhibitors or activity-based probes to study phosphonate-related biochemical pathways.
• Material Science: Explored for incorporation into advanced polymeric materials, surface modifiers, or electrolytes for specialty batteries.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Cyclohexyl-1,1-Difluoro-Ethyl)-Phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester
CAS No.	141642-62-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₃F₂O₃P
Molecular Weight	284.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (2-cyclohexyl-1,1-difluoroethyl)phosphonate; (2-Cyclohexyl-1,1-difluoroethyl)phosphonic acid diethyl ester; Diethyl (2-cyclohexyl-1,1-difluoroethyl)phosphonate; Phosphonic acid, (2-cyclohexyl-1,1-difluoroethyl)-, diethyl ester; 1,1-Difluoro-2-cyclohexylethylphosphonic acid diethyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of (2-Cyclohexyl-1,1-Difluoro-Ethyl)-Phosphonic Acid Diethyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity for research and development applications. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles. We maintain full traceability and documentation for all raw materials and processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Research Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	Contact for details
Refractive Index (n20D)	Contact for details

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