Description

2',4'-Difluoropropiophenone is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ketone, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its precise molecular structure, which serves as a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific functionalities. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing difluorophenyl motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to the tuning of electronic properties and thermal stability.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the creation of specialty monomers for high-performance polymers with unique optical or chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination pathways and cross-coupling reactions in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2',4'-Difluoropropiophenone
CAS No.	85068-30-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)propan-1-one; 2,4-Difluoropropiophenone; Propiophenone, 2',4'-difluoro-; 2,4-DFPP; 85068-30-0; α-Ethyl-2,4-difluoroacetophenone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2',4'-Difluoropropiophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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