Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-Pentylphenol is a fluorinated phenolic compound characterized by its unique pentyl chain and difluoro substitution pattern. This structure is critical for its role as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of liquid crystal materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to introduce specific lipophilic and electronic properties into target molecules.

Application

• Liquid Crystal Synthesis: A key building block for creating fluorinated mesogens used in display technologies.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, leveraging the fluorine atoms for metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredients: Used in the development of novel herbicides and pesticides where the difluorophenol moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or additive to impart specific properties like hydrophobicity or chemical resistance to advanced polymers.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and production of materials for OLEDs and other electronic applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new fluorination chemistry and structure-activity relationships in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-Pentylphenol
CAS No.	159077-78-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14F2O
Molecular Weight	200.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Pentyl-2,6-difluorophenol; 2,6-Difluoro-4-n-amylphenol; 2,6-Difluoro-4-amylphenol; Phenol, 2,6-difluoro-4-pentyl-; 4-n-Pentyl-2,6-difluorophenol; 2,6-Difluoro-4-pentyl-phenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-Pentylphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials. Handle and store in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.