1-Ethoxy-2,2-difluoroethanol CAS 148992-43-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.148992-43-2
Molecular FormulaC4H8F2O2
Molecular Weight126.10 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-Ethoxy-2,2-difluoroethanol CAS 148992-43-2 chemical structure

Description

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

1-Ethoxy-2,2-difluoroethanol (CAS 148992-43-2) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C4H8F2O2 and a molecular weight of 126.10 g/mol.

Structurally, 1-Ethoxy-2,2-difluoroethanol (C4H8F2O2) contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 0.0, corresponding to approximately 0 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 126.10 g/mol, it falls into the low-molecular-weight range. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 1-Ethoxy-2,2-difluoroethanol meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC4H8F2O2
Molecular Weight126.10 g/mol
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityContains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)0.0
CAS Registry Year (est.)1999
Halogen ContentF-containing

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