Description

1-(2,4-Difluoro-6-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethan-1-One is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique difluorophenol structure offers significant value in modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules, enhancing their biological activity and metabolic stability. This compound is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in areas like kinase inhibitors and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the difluoro motif can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers and liquid crystals, where fluorine incorporation enhances thermal stability and optical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Employed in the design of molecular probes and tags for studying biological systems and diagnostic applications.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific fluorinated aromatic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,4-Difluoro-6-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethan-1-One
CAS No.	1356999-25-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	172.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2',4'-Difluoro-2-Hydroxyacetophenone; 2,4-Difluoro-6-acetylphenol; 1-(2,4-Difluoro-6-hydroxyphenyl)ethanone; 6-Acetyl-2,4-difluorophenol; 2-Hydroxy-2',4'-difluoroacetophenone; 2,4-Difluoro-6-hydroxyacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 1-(2,4-Difluoro-6-Hydroxyphenyl)Ethan-1-One adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production requirements.

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). This compound is sensitive to strong alkalis and fluorides; keep away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to protect from moisture.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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