Description

2,5-Difluoro-1,4-Benzoquinone is a fluorinated derivative of 1,4-benzoquinone, serving as a versatile and reactive organic building block. This compound is valued for its unique electronic properties conferred by the fluorine substituents, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a precursor for electron-accepting units in the design of organic semiconductors, dyes, and non-linear optical materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel fluorinated ligands for catalytic applications.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for exploring new fluorination reactions and quinone chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Difluoro-1,4-Benzoquinone
CAS No.	327-55-9
Molecular Formula	C6H2F2O2
Molecular Weight	144.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Difluoro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; 2,5-Difluoro-p-benzoquinone; 2,5-Difluoroquinone; 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2,5-difluoro-; p-Benzoquinone, 2,5-difluoro-; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Difluoro-1,4-Benzoquinone is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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