Description

Difluorostyrene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic monomer, a key building block in advanced material synthesis. Its incorporation into polymer chains imparts enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface properties to the final materials. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the specialty polymer, pharmaceutical, and advanced electronics sectors, where precise fluorination is required to achieve specific performance characteristics.

Application

• Advanced Polymer Synthesis: As a critical monomer for producing fluorinated polystyrene derivatives, polyimides, and other high-performance polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the difluorostyrene moiety contributes to metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to improve charge transport and durability.
• Specialty Coatings & Adhesives: Imparts superior weather resistance, low surface energy, and chemical inertness to industrial and protective coatings.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science R&D: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research into novel fluorinated materials with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Difluorostyrene
CAS No.	405-42-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2
Molecular Weight	140.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Difluoro-4-vinylbenzene; 3,4-Difluorostyrene; 4-Vinyl-1,2-difluorobenzene; m,p-Difluorostyrene; (3,4-Difluorophenyl)ethene; Difluorostyrene monomer; DFSt; NSC 92439
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Quality Control

Our Difluorostyrene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the required specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project 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 highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.18 g/mL
Boiling Point	~155-160°C
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.48

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