Description

1-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Propan-1-Ol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals, where its difluorophenyl moiety imparts desirable metabolic stability and bioavailability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in CNS and anti-infective drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens in the production of high-performance liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Acts as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in OLED device layers.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs for the production of bespoke compounds and small-scale commercial batches.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Propan-1-Ol
CAS No.	1247998-05-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O
Molecular Weight	172.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-1-propanol; 2,4-Difluoro-α-ethylbenzyl Alcohol; α-Ethyl-2,4-difluorobenzyl Alcohol; (2,4-Difluorophenyl)(propyl)methanol; 1-Propanol, 1-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-; 2,4-Difluoro-α-ethylbenzenemethanol
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Propan-1-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

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