Description

1,2-Difluoroethane CAS NO 624-72-6 is a versatile fluorinated hydrocarbon primarily valued as a key intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique properties make it essential for applications requiring a reactive fluorine source or a volatile, inert medium. This compound is particularly critical for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce fluorine atoms into complex molecular structures.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A crucial building block for introducing the difluoroethane moiety into more complex pharmaceutical and agrochemical actives.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in specialized extraction and reaction processes where its high volatility and specific solvation properties are advantageous.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Serves as a component in the development and testing of next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant blends and aerosol propellants.
• Polymer & Material Science: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of fluorinated polymers and advanced materials with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Laboratory Reagent: Utilized in research and development settings for fluorination reactions and as a standard in analytical chemistry.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Finds application in precision cleaning and etching processes within the electronics industry due to its selective solvency.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Difluoroethane
CAS No.	624-72-6
Molecular Formula	C2H4F2
Molecular Weight	66.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethylene Fluoride; 1,2-Difluoroethane; DFE; sym-Difluoroethane; Ethane, 1,2-difluoro-; Freon 152; Genetron 152; FC-152
EINECS	210-865-5

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Difluoroethane is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is analyzed to meet precise specifications, with purity typically exceeding 99.0% (GC). Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, and open flame. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, containers must be kept tightly sealed and stored upright. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep away from strong oxidizers and alkalis.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas / compressed liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0 %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05 %
Acidity (as HF)	≤ 10 ppm
Non-volatile Residue	≤ 0.01 %

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