Description

1-(4-Bromo-Phenyl)-4,4-Difluorobutane-1,3-Dione is a high-purity, specialized organic building block featuring a brominated phenyl ring and a difluorinated diketone moiety. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity profile, serving as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences and fine chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated or brominated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluorodiketone group can impart specific biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for advanced organic materials, including ligands for catalysis and monomers for specialty polymers.
• Chemical Synthesis Reagent: Employed in organic reactions such as condensations and cyclizations to create complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: An important compound for academic and industrial research exploring the effects of fluorine atoms on molecular properties and reactivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-Bromo-Phenyl)-4,4-Difluorobutane-1,3-Dione
CAS No.	371967-22-5
Molecular Formula	C10H7BrF2O2
Molecular Weight	277.06 g/mol
Synonyms	4'-Bromo-4,4-difluoro-1-phenylbutane-1,3-dione; 4-Bromophenyl 4,4-difluoro-3-oxobutanoate; 1-(4-Bromophenyl)-4,4-difluorobutane-1,3-dione; 4,4-Difluoro-1-(4-bromophenyl)butane-1,3-dione; p-Bromophenyl difluorodiketone; 4-Bromo-α,α-difluoroacetophenone (enol form); DFBBD
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-(4-Bromo-Phenyl)-4,4-Difluorobutane-1,3-Dione adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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