Description

1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-Nitrobenzene is a specialized fluorinated aromatic nitro compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a difluoroethyl group and a nitro substituent, makes it a valuable intermediate for introducing fluorine atoms and enabling subsequent functional group transformations. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for introducing fluorinated motifs to improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorine incorporation is desired for efficacy.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of complex organic ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research focused on the reactivity and applications of fluorinated aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	57554-57-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7F2NO2
Molecular Weight	187.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-1-(1,1-difluoroethyl)benzene; 1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-nitrobenzene; o-Nitro-α,α-difluoroethylbenzene; Benzene, 1-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-2-nitro-; α,α-Difluoro-2-nitroethylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including identification, assay, and impurity profiling by modern techniques such as HPLC, GC, and NMR. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and results are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and transfers should be minimized under direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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