Description

2-Chloro-3,4-Difluorophenol is a versatile halogenated phenol derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which allows for precise structural modifications in target molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a difluorophenol core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the research and production of fluorinated compounds for electronic display applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex aromatic structures in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Chloro-3,4-Difluorophenol
CAS No.	1159512-40-9
Molecular Formula	C6H3ClF2O
Molecular Weight	164.54 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3,4-difluorophenol; 3,4-Difluoro-2-chlorophenol; Phenol, 2-chloro-3,4-difluoro-; 1159512-40-9; 2-Chloro-3,4-difluoro-1-hydroxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3,4-Difluorophenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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