CAS 106876-54-4: 4-Amino-2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole

4-Amino-2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole

4-Amino-2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole is used in organic synthesis. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

4-Amino-2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole is an intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides and pharmaceuticals. It is a reactive intermediate that can be used as a substitute for chloroform to nitrosate pesticides. 4-Amino-2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole reacts with acrylonitrile in the presence of chloride to form acarids. It also reacts with diazonium salt to form diazo compounds. This intermediate is also used in the synthesis of pathogenic bacteria and phytopathogenic fungi.