Description

6-Bromo-2,3-Difluorobenzeneethanol is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and fluorine substituents on the benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the difluoro and bromo groups contribute to bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling novel cross-coupling and functionalization reactions.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier for introducing fluorine atoms into polymer backbones to enhance chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• General Organic Synthesis: A valuable reagent for Suzuki-Miyaura and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions due to the reactive bromine handle.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Bromo-2,3-Difluorobenzeneethanol
CAS No.	887585-34-4
Molecular Formula	C8H7BrF2O
Molecular Weight	237.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(6-Bromo-2,3-difluorophenyl)ethanol; 6-Bromo-2,3-difluorophenethyl alcohol; 2,3-Difluoro-6-bromophenylethanol; (6-Bromo-2,3-difluorophenyl)ethan-1-ol; 887585-34-4; 6-Bromo-2,3-difluorobenzene ethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Bromo-2,3-Difluorobenzeneethanol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 strong bases and fluorinating agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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