Description

Benzene, 1,4-Difluoro-2-Nitro-5-(Phenylmethoxy)- is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block designed for advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which provides distinct reactivity for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated nitrobenzene core.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a versatile scaffold for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced electronic materials due to its aromatic and substituted structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitutions, and other transformations to introduce specific functional groups.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized colorants and functional dyes.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1,4-Difluoro-2-Nitro-5-(Phenylmethoxy)-
CAS No.	868736-12-3
Molecular Formula	C13H9F2NO3
Molecular Weight	265.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Difluoro-2-nitro-5-(phenylmethoxy)benzene; 5-(Benzyloxy)-1,4-difluoro-2-nitrobenzene; 2-Nitro-1,4-difluoro-5-(benzyloxy)benzene; Benzyl 2,5-difluoro-4-nitro phenyl ether; 868736-12-3; 5-Benzyloxy-2,5-difluoronitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1,4-Difluoro-2-Nitro-5-(Phenylmethoxy)- is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. 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
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.