Description

3-Bromo-1,1-Difluoro-2-Propanol is a versatile fluorinated and brominated organic building block, offering unique reactivity for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce both difluoromethylene and bromo-hydroxypropyl motifs into target molecules, enabling precise structural modifications. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for the development of novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorinated segments to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced pesticides and herbicides where the difluoro and bromo groups contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic substitution reactions and as a precursor for other functionalized fluorinated compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate halogenated and fluorinated units into polymer chains to alter physical properties like solubility and chemical resistance.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it a suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1,1-Difluoro-2-Propanol
CAS No.	2058331-75-0
Molecular Formula	C3H5BrF2O
Molecular Weight	174.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Difluoro-3-bromo-2-propanol; 3-Bromo-1,1-difluoropropan-2-ol; 2-Propanol, 3-bromo-1,1-difluoro-; 3-Bromo-1,1-difluoroisopropanol; 1,1-Difluoro-3-bromopropan-2-ol; BDFP
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-1,1-Difluoro-2-Propanol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.