Description

2,4'-Difluorodiphenyl Ether is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ether compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties, particularly in high-performance material science. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the difluorodiphenyl ether structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core building block for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into high-performance engineering plastics, polyarylates, and epoxy resins to improve thermal stability, chemical resistance, and dielectric properties.
• Organic Electronics: Intermediate for synthesizing semiconductors and charge-transport materials used in organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) and photovoltaic cells.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct complex biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4'-Difluorodiphenyl Ether
CAS No.	863315-03-1
Molecular Formula	C12H8F2O
Molecular Weight	206.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2-(4-fluorophenoxy)benzene; 2,4'-Difluorodiphenyl Oxide; 4-Fluorophenyl 2-fluorophenyl ether; Bis(2-fluorophenyl) ether (isomer); 2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)fluorobenzene; DFDPE; 2,4'-DFPE
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4'-Difluorodiphenyl Ether is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards through rigorous analytical protocols, including HPLC, GC, and NMR for identity and purity verification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

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 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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