Description

2,4-Difluororesorcinol is a fluorinated derivative of resorcinol, serving as a versatile and high-value aromatic building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique difluorinated resorcinol structure makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and physical properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries, where precise fluorination is required to modulate bioactivity, stability, and material characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where fluorine atoms enhance lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic units for advanced electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into high-performance polymers, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes to improve thermal stability, chemical resistance, and flame retardancy.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments for applications requiring high color fastness and unique optical properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and developing novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,4-Difluororesorcinol
CAS No.	195136-71-1
Molecular Formula	C6H4F2O2
Molecular Weight	146.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dihydroxy-2,4-difluorobenzene; 2,4-Difluoro-1,3-benzenediol; 2,4-Difluorobenzene-1,3-diol; Resorcinol, 2,4-difluoro-; 2,4-DFR; Difluororesorcinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluororesorcinol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with full traceability are provided for every shipment.

Storage

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

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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