Description

3-Difluoromethylphenol is a versatile fluorinated phenolic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity imparted by the difluoromethyl group, enabling the creation of complex molecules with enhanced properties. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to improve bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced materials where fluorinated aromatic units are required for specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Intermediate in the production of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent for introducing the difluoromethylphenol moiety into more complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Difluoromethylphenol
CAS No.	405196-14-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O
Molecular Weight	144.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Difluoromethyl)phenol; 1-Hydroxy-3-(difluoromethyl)benzene; m-Difluoromethylphenol; Phenol, 3-(difluoromethyl)-; 405196-14-7; DFMP
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Difluoromethylphenol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications and test results 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.