Description

2,2-Difluoro-2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic alcohol building block. This compound is valued for its unique structural motif, which combines a difluoroethanol moiety with a methoxyphenyl group, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic structures for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic displays and optical devices.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, esterifications, and etherifications to introduce the difluoro(p-methoxyphenyl)ethanol unit into more complex molecules.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the development of novel polymers and specialty chemicals with specific fluorinated properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2-Difluoro-2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol
CAS No.	762292-75-1
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	188.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2-Difluoro-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-ol; 1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanol; 4-Methoxy-α,α-difluorobenzeneethanol; α,α-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzeneethanol; 2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2,2-difluoroethanol; (4-Methoxyphenyl)difluoromethyl carbinol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2-Difluoro-2-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Ethanol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic and spectroscopic data for full traceability and to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and potential degradation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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