Description

Bis(2,2-Difluoroethyl)Carbonate is a high-purity fluorinated organic carbonate ester, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the introduction of difluoroethyl groups, which can significantly alter the physical, chemical, and metabolic properties of target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients with enhanced efficacy and stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced fluorinated herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides with improved environmental and biological profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a fluorinated building block for electronic chemicals used in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Imparts fluorine-containing functional groups to polymers, enhancing their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale and industrial organic chemistry for introducing the 2,2-difluoroethoxycarbonyl moiety.
• Lithium Battery Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use as a fluorinated co-solvent or additive to improve electrolyte stability and performance in high-energy batteries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Bis(2,2-Difluoroethyl) Carbonate
CAS No.	916678-16-5
Molecular Formula	C7H8F4O3
Molecular Weight	216.13 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbonate bis(2,2-difluoroethyl) ester; Di(2,2-difluoroethyl) carbonate; 2,2-Difluoroethyl carbonate; Bis(2,2-difluoroethoxy)methanone; 916678-16-5; DFEC
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Quality Control

Our Bis(2,2-Difluoroethyl)Carbonate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC and NMR for identity and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	~1.45 g/cm³

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