Description

1,1-Dibromodifluoroethene is a versatile halogenated olefin building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique reactivity profile, offering a pathway to introduce both fluorine and bromine atoms into target molecules, which is critical for modifying physical and chemical properties. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced stability, bioavailability, or specific electronic characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the preparation of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and diagnostic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorine incorporation improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier for creating fluoropolymers with specialized properties like chemical resistance, low surface energy, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic additions, and cyclizations to construct complex, fluorinated molecular architectures.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Utilized in the synthesis of fluorinated components for display technologies and dielectric fluids.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential fluorocarbon blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dibromodifluoroethene
CAS No.	31392-96-8
Molecular Formula	C2Br2F2
Molecular Weight	221.83 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dibromo-1,2-difluoroethylene; 1,1-Dibromo-2,2-difluoroethylene; Ethene, 1,1-dibromo-2,2-difluoro-; Difluoro-1,1-dibromoethene; DBDFE; Vinylene dibromide, 1,1-difluoro-; 2,2-Difluoro-1,1-dibromoethene
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,1-Dibromodifluoroethene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure high purity and lot-to-lot consistency through advanced analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

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 kept upright and 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 reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	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.