Description

1,2-Dibromofluoroethane is a halogenated alkane compound with significant utility as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique combination of bromine and fluorine atoms makes it a valuable reagent for introducing functional groups and modifying molecular structures. This compound is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated or brominated motifs for enhanced bioactivity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the fluorine atom can improve compound efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as an alkylating agent or a source of fluorine and bromine in complex multi-step organic reactions, including nucleophilic substitutions and cyclizations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of novel fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and other advanced materials with specific electronic or surface properties.
• Chemical Intermediate for Fluorochemicals: A crucial starting material for manufacturing a range of specialty fluorochemicals used in various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dibromofluoroethane
CAS No.	358-97-4
Molecular Formula	C2H3Br2F
Molecular Weight	221.85 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethane, 1,2-dibromo-1-fluoro-; 1-Fluoro-1,2-dibromoethane; 1,2-Dibromo-1-fluoroethane; Fluoro-1,2-dibromoethane; NSC 3773; FC-1112B2; Dibromofluoroethane
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Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dibromofluoroethane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the rigorous standards required for research and industrial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.2 g/mL
Boiling Point	~140-145°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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