Description

1,2-Benzenediol,3,4-Difluoro-(9Ci) is a fluorinated derivative of catechol, a high-value specialty chemical building block. This compound is prized for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the fluorine substituents, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and liquid crystals with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chelating ligands for catalytic systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for introducing the difluorocatechol moiety into complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Benzenediol,3,4-Difluoro-(9Ci)
CAS No.	147300-07-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4F2O2
Molecular Weight	146.09 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Difluorobenzene-1,2-diol; 3,4-Difluorocatechol; 3,4-Difluoro-1,2-benzenediol; 3,4-Difluoro-1,2-dihydroxybenzene; 1,2-Dihydroxy-3,4-difluorobenzene; 3,4-DFC; Difluorocatechol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1,2-Benzenediol,3,4-Difluoro-(9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically >97% by HPLC), identity confirmation, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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