Description

2,4-Difluoro-5-Hydroxyanisole is a fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries that require high-purity, specialized intermediates for research and production will find this product essential.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a difluoromethoxybenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and process chemistry for exploring new synthetic routes.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model compound in academic and industrial research focused on fluorination reactions and the properties of fluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Difluoro-5-Hydroxyanisole
CAS No.	1803822-12-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	160.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methoxy-2,4-difluorophenol; 2,4-Difluoro-5-methoxyphenol; 1,3-Difluoro-5-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzene; 2,4-Difluoro-5-methoxy-1-hydroxybenzene; 5-Hydroxy-2,4-difluoroanisole; Phenol, 2,4-difluoro-5-methoxy-; 1803822-12-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluoro-5-Hydroxyanisole is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

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%

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