Description

3-Bromo-1,1-Difluoropropene is a versatile halogenated olefin building block, primarily valued for its unique combination of bromine and fluorine atoms which impart distinct reactivity and physical properties. This compound is essential for introducing difluorovinyl and bromoalkyl motifs into complex molecular architectures, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals. It is a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries, where precise fluorination is required to modulate biological activity, stability, or material characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine-containing pharmacophores to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluorovinyl group can improve pesticidal activity and environmental persistence.
• Fluoropolymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or comonomer in the synthesis of specialty fluoropolymers and elastomers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic substitutions to construct complex organic molecules for material science and chemical research.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A precursor for fluorine-containing compounds used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and dielectric materials for the electronics industry.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential component or intermediate in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerants and propellant blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-1,1-Difluoropropene
CAS No.	60917-29-5
Molecular Formula	C3H3BrF2
Molecular Weight	156.96 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Difluoro-3-bromopropene; 3-Bromo-1,1-difluoroprop-1-ene; 1-Propene, 3-bromo-1,1-difluoro-; 3-Bromodifluoropropene; 3-Bromo-1,1-difluoropropylene; (3-Bromoprop-1-en-1-yl)difluoride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-1,1-Difluoropropene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.7 g/mL
Boiling Point	~95-100°C

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