Description

5,8-Difluoro-1,4-benzodioxan is a fluorinated benzodioxan derivative, a versatile and high-value organic intermediate. Its unique structure, featuring fluorine atoms at the 5 and 8 positions, makes it a critical building block for synthesizing advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and cardiovascular drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure for creating fluorinated components in electronic display materials, enhancing thermal stability and optical performance.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify physical properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and dielectric constant.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a valuable scaffold in medicinal chemistry and as a ligand or precursor in catalytic systems for complex organic transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	5,8-Difluoro-1,4-benzodioxan
CAS No.	72912-50-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	172.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5,8-Difluoro-1,4-benzodioxane; 1,4-Benzodioxin, 5,8-difluoro-2,3-dihydro-; 2,3-Dihydro-5,8-difluoro-1,4-benzodioxin; 5,8-Difluoro-2,3-dihydro-1,4-benzodioxin; 5,8-Difluoro-1,4-benzodioxin, 2,3-dihydro-; 72912-50-6 (CAS); 5,8-Difluorobenzodioxan
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5,8-Difluoro-1,4-benzodioxan is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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