Description

2,3-Difluorophenol (CAS No. 6418-38-8) is a high-purity fluorinated phenolic compound with the molecular formula C₆H₄F₂O, designed for advanced research and industrial applications. This specialty chemical features a benzene ring substituted with two fluorine atoms at the 2- and 3-positions, enhancing its reactivity and utility in organic synthesis. With a purity of ≥98%, it is ideal for pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemical development, and material science research. The compound is supplied in sealed packaging under inert conditions to ensure stability and longevity. Its unique electronic properties make it valuable for designing fluorinated polymers, ligands, and bioactive molecules. Available in various quantities, from milligrams to bulk orders, with certificates of analysis (CoA) and safety data sheets (SDS) included.

Properties

• CAS Number: 6418-38-8
• Complexity: 97.1
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-difluorophenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H4F2O/c7-4-2-1-3-5(9)6(4)8/h1-3,9H
• InChI Key: RPEPGIOVXBBUMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 130.02302107
• Molecular Formula: C6H4F2O
• Molecular Weight: 130.09
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)F)F)O
• Topological: 20.2
• Monoisotopic Mass: 130.02302107
• Synonyms: 2,3-Difluorophenol, Phenol, 2,3-difluoro-, RPEPGIOVXBBUMJ-UHFFFAOYSA-, DTXSID40214381, DTXCID40136872, 628-249-6, inchi=1/c6h4f2o/c7-4-2-1-3-5(9)6(4)8/h1-3,9h, rpepgiovxbbumj-uhfffaoysa-n, 6418-38-8, 2,3-difluoro-phenol, MFCD00010262, 2,3-Bis(Fluoranyl)phenol, Phenol, difluoro-, difluorophenol, difluoro-phenol, SCHEMBL15839, 2,3-Difluorophenol, 98%, SCHEMBL330689, SCHEMBL1035723, SCHEMBL3430534, SCHEMBL4483287, SCHEMBL7735704, BCP26454, SBB055053, AKOS005254308, AC-2733, CS-W002054, PS-9148, DB-024185, A1755, D2453, ST51044342, EN300-67472, Z756095632, ZTN

2,3-Difluorophenol serves as a versatile building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for introducing fluorine motifs into complex molecules. It is used in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and liquid crystal materials due to its electron-withdrawing properties. Researchers employ it to modify reaction pathways or enhance metabolic stability in drug candidates. In material science, it acts as a precursor for fluorinated polymers with tailored thermal and chemical resistance. Handle with appropriate PPE in a well-ventilated area due to its reactive phenolic group.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (83.3%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H228 (14.6%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]
• H302 (97.9%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H312 (14.6%): Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
• H314 (10.4%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H315 (87.5%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (87.5%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (85.4%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P317, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P302+P361+P354, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (83.3%)
• Flam. Sol. 1 (14.6%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (97.9%)
• Acute Tox. 4 (14.6%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (87.5%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (87.5%)
• STOT SE 3 (85.4%)

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