Description

1-Bromo-2,2-Difluoroethylene is a versatile halogenated olefin building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for introducing difluorovinyl and other fluorinated motifs into target molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries to create novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorine atoms improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or comonomer in the development of specialized fluoropolymers with unique surface and thermal properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as an effective coupling partner in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Heck, Suzuki) to construct complex fluorinated architectures.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in cycloaddition reactions and nucleophilic additions to access a wide range of difluoroalkene-containing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-2,2-Difluoroethylene
CAS No.	359-08-0
Molecular Formula	C2HBrF2
Molecular Weight	142.93 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,2-difluoroethene; 2,2-Difluorovinyl Bromide; Bromodifluoroethylene; Vinyl Bromide, 2,2-difluoro-; (Difluorovinyl)bromide; Ethene, 1-bromo-2,2-difluoro-; NSC 92438
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, purity, and impurity profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for parameters such as assay (by GC), identity (by FT-IR or GC-MS), and purity are available upon request. We adhere to strict in-house quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for your synthetic processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its high volatility, ensure containers are securely sealed. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability. Keep under an inert atmosphere if specified for high-purity grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC Area %)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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