Description

2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Propan-2-Ol is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a critical intermediate in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty agrochemicals, where its difluorophenyl moiety imparts desirable metabolic stability and bioavailability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking to introduce fluorinated aromatic structures into novel molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-infective therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where fluorine substitution enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and as a protected alcohol functionality in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable standard and starting material for academic and industrial research into new fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Propan-2-Ol
CAS No.	51788-81-9
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O
Molecular Weight	172.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)-2-propanol; 1-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol (tautomer); α,α-Dimethyl-2,4-difluorobenzyl alcohol; 2,4-Difluoro-α,α-dimethylbenzyl alcohol; 2-Propanol, 2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-; 2,4-DFPA; Difluorophenyl dimethyl carbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Propan-2-Ol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and potential contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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