Description

1,3-Dibromo-1,1-Difluorobutane is a specialized halogenated organic compound, primarily valued as a versatile building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine atoms, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific functionalities into target molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorinated and brominated moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the difluorobutane backbone can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Fluorinated Material Precursor: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals that require fluorinated segments.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for nucleophilic substitution reactions, cyclizations, and as a source of fluorinated alkyl chains in complex molecule assembly.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reaction pathways and developing novel fluoroorganic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dibromo-1,1-Difluorobutane
CAS No.	406-42-8
Molecular Formula	C4H6Br2F2
Molecular Weight	247.90 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Difluoro-1,3-dibromobutane; 1,3-Dibromo-1,1-difluorobutane; Butane, 1,3-dibromo-1,1-difluoro-; 406-42-8; NSC 60531; 1,1-Difluoro-1,3-dibromobutane; 1,3-Dibromoperfluorobutane (common naming variant)
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dibromo-1,1-Difluorobutane is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (NMR, IR), to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.9 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.45

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