Description

2-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)- Benzenemethanol is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, also known by its CAS number 1783383-15-2. This compound is essential for introducing the difluoroethyl moiety into complex molecular architectures, a key modification for tuning the physicochemical and biological properties of target molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical synthon for the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting metabolic diseases and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the difluoroethyl group can enhance lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for high-performance liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and photovoltaic cells.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty fluoropolymers with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new fluorination methodologies and constructing complex fluorinated scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)- Benzenemethanol
CAS No.	1783383-15-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O
Molecular Weight	172.17 g/mol
Synonyms	[2-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)phenyl]methanol; 1-[2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl]-1,1-difluoroethane; α,α-Difluoro-2-methylbenzenemethanol; 2-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)benzyl alcohol; (2-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)phenyl)methanol; Benzenemethanol, 2-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-; 1-(2-(Hydroxymethyl)phenyl)-1,1-difluoroethane
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Quality Control

Our 2-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)- Benzenemethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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 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.