Description

3,5-Difluoro-4-Methoxyphenol is a versatile fluorinated phenolic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring methoxy and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic displays and optical devices.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier for engineering plastics and high-performance polymers to impart specific chemical resistance or thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, etherifications, and other transformations to introduce the difluoromethoxyphenol moiety into more complex structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-4-Methoxyphenol
CAS No.	443-42-5
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	160.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3,5-difluorophenol; 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxyanisole; 3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzenol; 1-Hydroxy-2,6-difluoro-4-methoxybenzene; Phenol, 3,5-difluoro-4-methoxy-; DFMP
EINECS	207-142-6

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Difluoro-4-Methoxyphenol is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 99 °C
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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