Description

Benzyl 2-(Difluoromethoxy)Acetate is a high-purity, specialty fluorinated organic ester building block. This compound is valued for its unique difluoromethoxyacetate functional group, which is critical for introducing fluorine atoms into target molecules to modulate their physicochemical and biological properties. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing metabolically stable difluoromethoxy groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine moiety enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing specialty polymers and coatings with tailored surface properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated probes and tags for imaging and diagnostic applications.
• Process Chemistry: Utilized in scale-up and optimization of synthetic routes for commercial manufacturing of fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl 2-(Difluoromethoxy)Acetate
CAS No.	1089709-30-7
Molecular Formula	C10H10F2O3
Molecular Weight	216.18 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl (Difluoromethoxy)acetate; Acetic acid, 2-(difluoromethoxy)-, phenylmethyl ester; Benzyl O-Difluoromethyl Glycolate; (Difluoromethoxy)acetic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl 2-(Difluoromethoxy)ethanoate; Benzyl Glycolate, O-Difluoromethyl-; Benzyl α-(Difluoromethoxy)acetate
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Quality Control

Our Benzyl 2-(Difluoromethoxy)Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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