Description

Methyl 2,2-Difluorohexanoate is a specialized fluorinated ester building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic incorporation of fluorine atoms, which can dramatically alter the physical, chemical, and biological properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing difluoroalkyl motifs into drug candidates, potentially enhancing metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine substitution is critical for activity and environmental persistence.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and coatings with unique surface properties, such as oil and water repellency.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for display technologies and dielectric fluids.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and ester transformations to construct complex, fluorinated molecular architectures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Potential use in creating novel, stable fluorinated aroma chemicals, though subject to strict regulatory approval.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2,2-Difluorohexanoate
CAS No.	50889-47-9
Molecular Formula	C7H12F2O2
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Difluorohexanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 2,2-Difluorocaproate; Hexanoic Acid, 2,2-Difluoro-, Methyl Ester; Methyl α,α-Difluorohexanoate; 2,2-Difluorocaproic Acid Methyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our production of Methyl 2,2-Difluorohexanoate adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.1 g/mL

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