Description
3,3′-Difluoro-4,4′-dihydroxybiphenyl (CAS No. 396-86-1) is a high-purity biphenyl derivative with the molecular formula C12H8F2O2, widely used in advanced organic synthesis and material science applications. This compound, also known as 2-fluoro-4-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)phenol by IUPAC nomenclature, features two hydroxyl groups and two fluorine atoms strategically positioned on the biphenyl backbone, making it a versatile building block for pharmaceuticals, liquid crystals, and polymer intermediates. Our product is rigorously tested for purity and consistency, ensuring optimal performance in sensitive reactions. Suitable for researchers and industrial scientists, it is available in various quantities with detailed analytical documentation (including HPLC, NMR, and MS data) upon request. Store in a cool, dry place under inert conditions to maintain stability.
Properties
- CAS Number: 396-86-1
- Complexity: 213
- IUPAC Name: 2-fluoro-4-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxy-phenyl)phenol
- InChI: InChI=1S/C12H8F2O2/c13-9-5-7(1-3-11(9)15)8-2-4-12(16)10(14)6-8/h1-6,15-16H
- InChI Key: OXGQXNQNMPUWNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 222.04923582
- Molecular Formula: C12H8F2O2
- Molecular Weight: 222.19
- SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)F)F)O
- Topological: 40.5
- Monoisotopic Mass: 222.04923582
- Synonyms: 396-86-1, 3,3′-difluoro-4,4′-dihydroxybiphenyl, DTXSID50334504, DTXCID20285594, 2-fluoro-4-(3-fluoro-4-hydroxyphenyl)phenol, 3,3′-Difluoro-[1,1′-biphenyl]-4,4′-diol, p,p’-Biphenol, 2,2′-difluoro-, MFCD18313647, SCHEMBL857363, OXGQXNQNMPUWNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N, DB-069858
Application
3,3′-Difluoro-4,4′-dihydroxybiphenyl serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies due to its rigid biphenyl core and polar functional groups. It is also employed in pharmaceutical research for constructing bioactive molecules targeting CNS disorders. Additionally, its bifunctional reactivity enables use in cross-coupling reactions to create advanced polymers with tailored thermal and optical properties.
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