Description

3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Propenol is a versatile fluorinated organic intermediate with a propenol side chain attached to a difluorinated phenyl ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical and life science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The propenol group can be functionalized, making it suitable for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Heck, Suzuki, or Sonogashira couplings to create complex molecular architectures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An essential compound for academic and industrial research focused on introducing fluorine into organic molecules to modulate their physicochemical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Can be incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with enhanced properties such as chemical resistance or optical clarity.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Propenol
CAS No.	405937-98-6
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-2-propen-1-ol; 3,5-Difluorocinnamyl Alcohol; (E)-3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)prop-2-en-1-ol; 3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)allyl alcohol; 2-Propen-1-ol, 3-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-; 405937-98-6; 3,5-Difluorocinnameyl alcohol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)Propenol is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods, to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.