Description

1,1-Dichloro-2-Fluoro-Ethane is a halogenated hydrocarbon with the CAS number 430-53-5, serving as a versatile intermediate and specialty solvent. Its value lies in its unique combination of volatility and chemical reactivity, making it a critical building block for advanced synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking precise fluorination and chlorination pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring selective fluorination.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the manufacturing of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in formulations and reactions where a highly volatile and polar aprotic solvent is required.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Component: Utilized in the development of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential blends.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in organic synthesis for introducing chloro-fluoroethyl groups.
• Polymer Modification: Used in the production and modification of fluoropolymers and other specialty materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Dichloro-2-Fluoro-Ethane
CAS No.	430-53-5
Molecular Formula	C2H3Cl2F
Molecular Weight	116.95 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dichloro-2-fluoroethane; Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoro-1,1-dichloroethane; Freon 141b (related series); HCFC-141b (historical/related); FC-141b; Dichlorofluoroethane; 430-53-5
EINECS	207-081-4

Quality Control

Our 1,1-Dichloro-2-Fluoro-Ethane is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific 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 such as strong bases and reactive metals. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%
Acidity (as HCl)	≤ 0.001%

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