Description

(E/Z)-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-Difluoroethylene is a versatile halogenated alkene building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile as a source of both fluorine and bromine atoms. This compound is essential for advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the development of novel fluorinated materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for fluoropolymers and advanced materials with specific thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a dienophile in cycloaddition reactions to introduce fluorine and bromine functionalities.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis.
• Fluorinated Liquid Crystal Research: Investigated as a component in the development of new liquid crystal materials for displays.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E/Z)-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-Difluoroethylene
CAS No.	359-21-7
Molecular Formula	C2Br2F2
Molecular Weight	221.83 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dibromo-1,2-difluoroethylene; 1,2-Dibromo-1,2-difluoroethene; Difluorodibromoethylene; (E)-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-difluoroethylene; (Z)-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-difluoroethylene; trans-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-difluoroethylene; cis-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-difluoroethylene
EINECS	206-625-1

Quality Control

Our (E/Z)-1,2-Dibromo-1,2-Difluoroethylene is produced under stringent quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and industrial use. Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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 bases and reactive metals. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and at consistent, cool temperatures (recommended 2-8°C or as specified on the label) to minimize loss and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (sum of E/Z isomers)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Isomer Ratio (E/Z)	Specified on COA

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