Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-Methoxyphenol is a fluorinated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern, featuring fluorine atoms and a methoxy group, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of active ingredients and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated monomers and polymers used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to its ability to influence molecular polarity and alignment.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel fluorinated polymers, ligands for catalysis, and specialty fine chemicals with unique properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful in the design and synthesis of molecular probes and tags for studying biological processes, leveraging fluorine as a spectroscopic handle (e.g., for 19F NMR).

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-Methoxyphenol
CAS No.	886498-93-7
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	160.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-2,6-difluorophenol; 2,6-Difluoro-4-methoxy-1-phenol; 1-Hydroxy-2,6-difluoro-4-methoxybenzene; 2,6-Difluoro-4-hydroxyanisole; Phenol, 2,6-difluoro-4-methoxy-; 886498-93-7
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-Methoxyphenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

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

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%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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