Description

1-Bromo-1-Chlorodifluoroethylene is a versatile halogenated olefin building block, valued for its unique reactivity profile and ability to introduce difluorovinyl and halogenated motifs into target molecules. This compound is essential for advanced chemical synthesis, particularly in the development of specialty materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel, high-performance fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Advanced Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifier for creating specialty fluoropolymers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cycloaddition reactions and as a precursor for generating other complex fluorinated intermediates.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Research: Investigated as a potential component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) blends.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Development: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic displays and dielectric fluids.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromo-1-Chlorodifluoroethylene
CAS No.	758-24-7
Molecular Formula	C2BrClF2
Molecular Weight	177.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-1-chloro-2,2-difluoroethene; Bromochlorodifluoroethylene; 1-Chloro-1-bromo-2,2-difluoroethylene; 2,2-Difluoro-1-bromo-1-chloroethylene; Ethene, 1-bromo-1-chloro-2,2-difluoro-; (Z)-1-Bromo-1-chloro-2,2-difluoroethene; (E)-1-Bromo-1-chloro-2,2-difluoroethene; BCFE
EINECS	212-067-6

Quality Control

Our 1-Bromo-1-Chlorodifluoroethylene is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 tightly 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
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.85 g/mL
Boiling Point	~45-48°C

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