Description

2,2-Difluoropropane is a versatile fluorinated hydrocarbon with unique chemical properties that make it a valuable intermediate and specialty solvent. This compound is particularly significant for its role in advanced organic synthesis and as a precursor for materials with tailored performance characteristics. It is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce fluorine atoms into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating advanced herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in formulations and chemical reactions where a highly volatile, fluorinated solvent is required.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) blends.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of fluoropolymers with enhanced chemical and thermal resistance.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Used in precision cleaning applications and as a etching gas precursor in semiconductor fabrication.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Difluoropropane
CAS No.	420-45-1
Molecular Formula	C3H6F2
Molecular Weight	80.08 g/mol
Synonyms	Isobutylene Difluoride; 1,1-Difluoropropane; Propane, 2,2-difluoro-; 2,2-Difluoropropane; HFC-272fb; R-272fb; Freon 272fb; UN 3161
EINECS	206-996-4

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Difluoropropane is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Cylinders should be secured upright and stored in a location compliant with local regulations for compressed/hazardous gases. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (by GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm

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