Description

Phenol, 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro- is a fluorinated phenol derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis valued for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the fluorine substituents. This compound is essential for the development of high-performance materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where enhanced stability, lipophilicity, and metabolic resistance are required. It serves critical roles for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial precursor in synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) agents and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine atoms improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials for electronic displays.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, enhancing chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of high-performance plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic aromatic substitution and cross-coupling reactions to create complex fluorinated aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Phenol, 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro-
CAS No.	60890-56-4
Molecular Formula	C6H2F4O
Molecular Weight	166.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4,6-Tetrafluorophenol; Tetrafluorophenol; 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro-1-hydroxybenzene; 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluorophenol; Perfluorophenol (common name); TFP; 1-Hydroxy-2,3,4,6-tetrafluorobenzene; NSC 406908
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Quality Control

Our Phenol, 2,3,4,6-Tetrafluoro- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specifications and test results 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 44 °C
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.