Description

Phenol, 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methyl- (9Ci) is a fluorinated phenolic derivative, a high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring fluorine atoms and a methyl group on the phenol ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier for engineering plastics and high-performance polymers to improve chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to introduce fluorophenol motifs into complex molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry and material science research programs exploring structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenol, 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	261763-46-6
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O
Molecular Weight	144.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-3-methylphenol; 3-Methyl-2,6-difluorophenol; 2,6-Difluoro-m-cresol; 1-Hydroxy-2,6-difluoro-3-methylbenzene; 3-Methyl-2,6-difluorohydroxybenzene; 2,6-Difluoro-3-cresol; Difluoromethylphenol (mixed isomers)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Phenol, 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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