Description

2-(Difluoromethyl)-1,3-Difluorobenzene is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, essential for introducing the difluoromethyl group into complex molecular architectures. Its primary commercial significance lies in its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where it imparts desirable metabolic stability and lipophilicity. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A crucial precursor for synthesizing next-generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry for lead optimization.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with unique fluorinated properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Employed in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds and electronic chemicals for display and semiconductor applications.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile reagent in organic synthesis for introducing fluorine atoms and the difluoromethyl moiety into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Difluoromethyl)-1,3-Difluorobenzene
CAS No.	91624-89-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4F4
Molecular Weight	164.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Difluoro-2-(difluoromethyl)benzene; α,α,2,4-Tetrafluorotoluene; 2,4-Difluoro-α,α-difluorotoluene; Benzene, 2-(difluoromethyl)-1,3-difluoro-; (Difluoromethyl)-2,4-difluorobenzene; 2,4-Difluorobenzylidene difluoride
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Quality Control

Our 2-(Difluoromethyl)-1,3-Difluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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