Description

Di(Fluoroacetic Acid)Ethylene Ester is a specialized fluorinated organic ester compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in providing a reactive ethylene bridge linked to fluoroacetate groups, enabling the introduction of fluorine atoms and specific ester functionalities into target molecules. This makes it an essential intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors who require precise fluorination for developing new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and prodrugs, where the fluorine atom can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fluorinated Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and surfactants to impart oil/water repellency, chemical resistance, or low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories as a versatile reagent for introducing fluoroacetate ester groups into complex organic molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Potential use in the synthesis of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Di(Fluoroacetic Acid)Ethylene Ester
CAS No.	372-77-0
Molecular Formula	C6H6F2O4
Molecular Weight	180.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Bis(fluoroacetate); 1,2-Ethanediyl Bis(fluoroacetate); Ethylene Difluoroacetate; Bis(fluoroacetyl) Ethylene Ester; Fluoroacetic Acid Ethylene Ester; Ethylene Glycol Bis(fluoroacetate); Difluoroacetic Acid Ethylene Ester; Ethylene Difluoroacetylate
EINECS	206-758-5

Quality Control

Our Di(Fluoroacetic Acid)Ethylene Ester is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a fine chemical intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for the grade.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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