Description

1,4-Diisopropoxytetrafluorobenzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique structure, which incorporates both fluorine atoms and isopropoxy groups, making it a versatile precursor for materials requiring specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core building block for fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine and ether functionalities into polymer backbones, enhancing properties like chemical resistance, low surface energy, and optical clarity.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the development of semiconductor materials for organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and perovskite solar cells due to its electron-withdrawing characteristics.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Functions as a reliable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) for creating complex biaryl and heteroaryl structures.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,4-Diisopropoxytetrafluorobenzene
CAS No.	1309602-61-6
Molecular Formula	C12H14F4O2
Molecular Weight	266.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(isopropoxy)tetrafluorobenzene; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,4-diisopropoxybenzene; p-Diisopropoxytetrafluorobenzene; Tetrafluoro-1,4-diisopropoxybenzene; Benzene, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-1,4-bis(1-methylethoxy)-; 1,4-Diisopropyloxy-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene; 1309602-61-6
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,4-Diisopropoxytetrafluorobenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up activities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.