Description

1,1-Difluoropropyl Isocyanate is a specialized fluorinated isocyanate building block, valued for its unique reactivity and the introduction of difluoromethylene groups into target molecules. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials where enhanced stability, lipophilicity, or specific biological activity is required. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, crop protection, and pharmaceutical intermediates sectors.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor for synthesizing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for metabolic stability.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyurethanes and polymers with tailored surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated components for advanced display technologies and electronic coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for introducing the -N=C=O functional group adjacent to a difluoromethylene unit in exploratory organic synthesis.
• Surface Active Agents: Can be used to create fluorinated surfactants or coatings with low surface energy.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,1-Difluoropropyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	55669-94-8
Molecular Formula	C4H5F2NO
Molecular Weight	121.09 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Difluoropropyl isocyanate; 1,1-Difluoropropan-1-yl isocyanate; 3,3-Difluoropropyl isocyanate; Isocyanic acid, 1,1-difluoropropyl ester; 1-Isocyanato-1,1-difluoropropane
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Quality Control

Our 1,1-Difluoropropyl Isocyanate is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications typically covering identity, assay, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of tests such as GC, NMR, and titration is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) nature, containers should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and opened with minimal exposure to ambient air to prevent hydrolysis and maintain product integrity. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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