Description

1,1-Difluoro-2,2-Dibromoethane is a halogenated alkane compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile building block and intermediate, valued for its unique combination of fluorine and bromine atoms which impart distinct reactivity. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for the development of novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where fluorine substitution enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce difluoromethylene and dibromoethane motifs.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the development of specialty polymers and fluorinated materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in methodological studies and novel reaction pathway exploration within academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Difluoro-2,2-Dibromoethane
CAS No.	359-19-3
Molecular Formula	C2H2Br2F2
Molecular Weight	243.75 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Difluoro-2,2-dibromoethane; 2,2-Dibromo-1,1-difluoroethane; Ethane, 1,1-difluoro-2,2-dibromo-; Dibromodifluoroethane; Freon 112B2 (historical); Halon 2402 (historical); 359-19-3
EINECS	206-622-5

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Difluoro-2,2-Dibromoethane is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reactive metals. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture ingress and volatility loss.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~2.3 g/mL
Boiling Point	~110-115°C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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