Description

1-(Benzyloxy)-2,3-Difluoro-4-Nitrobenzene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters as a key intermediate for introducing specific fluorine and nitro-substituted benzyloxy motifs into target molecules, enabling the development of novel materials and active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new drug candidates, crop protection agents, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro-nitrobenzene scaffold is required.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for exploring new organic reactions and synthesizing complex fluorinated aromatic compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized nitro- and fluoro-substituted dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(Benzyloxy)-2,3-Difluoro-4-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	868735-81-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉F₂NO₃
Molecular Weight	265.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-4-nitro-1-(phenylmethoxy)benzene; Benzene, 1-(benzyloxy)-2,3-difluoro-4-nitro-; 4-Nitro-2,3-difluorophenyl benzyl ether; 1-(Benzyloxy)-2,3-difluoro-4-nitrobenzene; 2,3-Difluoro-4-nitrophenyl benzyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(Benzyloxy)-2,3-Difluoro-4-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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	≤ 10 ppm

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