Description

Benzeneethanol, β,β-Difluoro-3-Hydroxy- (CAS NO 1784557-02-3) is a high-value, fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block, prized for its unique chemical structure that introduces both fluorine atoms and a reactive hydroxyl group into molecular scaffolds. This compound is critical for advanced research and development, enabling the synthesis of novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients with enhanced properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating next-generation fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorine substitution is desired for activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, altering surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent in academic and industrial organic chemistry for constructing complex fluorinated molecules.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Research: Investigated as a precursor for specialty surfactants with unique surface activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzeneethanol, β,β-Difluoro-3-Hydroxy-
CAS No.	1784557-02-3
Molecular Formula	C8H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	174.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,2-Difluoro-2-hydroxyethyl)phenol; 1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethan-1-ol; β,β-Difluoro-2-hydroxybenzenethanol; 2-(2,2-Difluoro-1-hydroxyethyl)phenol; 2-Hydroxy-β,β-difluorophenethyl alcohol; (2-Hydroxyphenyl)difluoroethanol; Difluorinated Hydroxybenzeneethanol; R&D Chemical 1784557-02-3
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Quality Control

Our Benzeneethanol, β,β-Difluoro-3-Hydroxy- is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
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.