Description

2,4-Difluoro-1-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ether building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which allows for selective functionalization and serves as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing difluorobenzene motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro-methoxymethoxy moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce fluorine atoms into polymer backbones to enhance chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in academic and industrial research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Difluoro-1-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	210350-62-2
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	188.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Methoxymethoxy)-2,4-difluorobenzene; 2,4-Difluorophenyl methoxymethyl ether; Benzene, 2,4-difluoro-1-(methoxymethoxy)-; MOM ether of 2,4-difluorophenol; 2,4-DFPMOME; (2,4-Difluorophenoxymethoxy)methane
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluoro-1-(Methoxymethoxy)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are securely sealed when not in use. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
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.