Description

2-Bromo-4-(Difluoromethoxy)Phenol is a halogenated phenolic compound featuring a difluoromethoxy substituent, which imparts unique electronic and steric properties. This specialized intermediate is valued for its role in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where it serves as a key building block for introducing specific functional groups. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the bromophenol moiety for bioactivity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for constructing complex molecules, particularly in drug discovery programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Liquid Crystal Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce halogen and fluorine groups into polymer chains, altering material properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to create complex biaryl structures in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4-(Difluoromethoxy)Phenol
CAS No.	88798-12-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5BrF2O2
Molecular Weight	239.02 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-4-(difluoromethoxy)phenol; Phenol, 2-bromo-4-(difluoromethoxy)-; 4-(Difluoromethoxy)-2-bromophenol; 2-Bromo-4-difluoromethoxyphenol; 88798-12-3; 2-Br-4-(OCF2H)C6H3OH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-4-(Difluoromethoxy)Phenol is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.