Description

4,4'-Difluorobenzoin is a high-purity fluorinated organic intermediate of significant commercial importance. This compound serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), valued for its unique structural properties imparted by the fluorine atoms. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds with enhanced performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging fluorine's ability to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Used in the production of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for advanced display technologies (LCDs).
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Polymer & Material Science: Intermediate for synthesizing specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced materials where fluorine incorporation enhances chemical resistance, thermal stability, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated aromatic structures and exploring new chemical reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Potential intermediate for developing fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4'-Difluorobenzoin
CAS No.	53458-16-5
Molecular Formula	C14H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	248.23 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(4-fluorophenyl)-2-hydroxyethanone; (4-Fluorophenyl)(hydroxy)[(4-fluorophenyl)methyl]methanone; α-Hydroxy-4,4'-difluorodesoxybenzoin; 4,4'-Difluorodesoxybenzoin; Benzoin, 4,4'-difluoro-; DFB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4'-Difluorobenzoin is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The product undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to meet exacting customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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