Description

2,2-Difluoro-3-Methylpentane is a specialized fluorinated hydrocarbon building block. This compound matters for its unique combination of volatility and chemical stability, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for creating novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Specialty Solvent & Reagent: Employed in specialized organic reactions where its volatility and fluorinated nature are advantageous.
• Materials Science Research: Acts as a monomer or building block for developing fluoropolymers and specialty coatings with unique surface properties.
• Refrigerant & Propellant Formulation: Investigated as a component in next-generation, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) blends.
• Electrolyte Additive: Explored for use in advanced lithium-ion battery formulations to improve performance and safety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Difluoro-3-Methylpentane
CAS No.	74185-61-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12F2
Molecular Weight	122.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2,2-difluoropentane; 2,2-Difluoro-3-methylpentane; Pentane, 2,2-difluoro-3-methyl-; 3-Methylpentane, 2,2-difluoro-; Difluoromethylisobutylmethane
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Quality Control

Our 2,2-Difluoro-3-Methylpentane undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your R&D and scale-up activities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request for every batch.

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 and strong bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~0.85 g/mL
Boiling Point	~85-90°C

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