Description

2-Bromo-1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-Ethane is a halogenated hydrocarbon building block valued for its unique reactivity profile, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for introducing difluoromethylene and halogenated ethyl moieties into target molecules, enabling the development of novel materials and active ingredients. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications requiring precise fluorination and functionalization.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the difluoro group can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogen atoms for structural diversification.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Serves as a precursor or component in the manufacturing of specialty fluorocarbon blends for cooling and propulsion systems.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers, coatings, and elastomers with enhanced chemical and thermal resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for introducing bromo, chloro, and difluoro functional groups in complex molecule construction, including nucleophilic substitution and coupling reactions.
• Fire Extinguishing Agent Precursor: Utilized in the development of next-generation, environmentally regulated halon replacements for fire suppression systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Bromo-1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-Ethane
CAS No.	421-01-2
Molecular Formula	C2H2BrClF2
Molecular Weight	179.39 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2-Chloro-1,1-Difluoroethane; 2-Bromo-1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoroethane; Halon 1211B1; BCF; 1,1-Difluoro-1-bromo-2-chloroethane; FC-12B1; R-12B1; Freon 12B1
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Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-1-Chloro-1,1-Difluoro-Ethane is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.8 g/mL
Boiling Point	~40-45°C

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