3,5-Difluoro-1,2-benzenediol, also known as 3,5-difluorocatechol, is an organic compound characterized by the presence of two hydroxyl (-OH) groups and two fluorine atoms attached to a benzene ring. The compound features a dihydroxybenzene structure, specifically with the hydroxyl groups located at the 1 and 2 positions, and the fluorine substituents at the 3 and 5 positions. This arrangement contributes to its unique chemical properties, including increased polarity and potential for hydrogen bonding due to the hydroxyl groups. The presence of fluorine atoms can enhance the compound's reactivity and influence its solubility in various solvents. 3,5-Difluoro-1,2-benzenediol may exhibit interesting biological activities and could be of interest in medicinal chemistry and materials science. Its synthesis typically involves fluorination reactions and careful manipulation of the aromatic system to achieve the desired substitution pattern. As with many fluorinated compounds, it may also display distinct environmental and toxicological profiles that warrant further investigation.

3,5-Difluoro-1,2-benzenediol

147300-09-2: 3,5-Difluorocatechol, 1,2-Benzenediol, 3,5-difluoro-, 3,5-Difluoro-2-hydroxyphenol, 3,5-Difluoro-1,2-benzenediol

3,5-Difluoro-1,2-Benzenediol is a metabolite of 3,5-difluorophenol (3,5-DFP) that is generated by alcohol and aldehyde dehydrogenases. It is also a metabolite of the environmental pollutant 1,2-dichloropropane. 3,5-Difluoro-1,2-benzenediol is an inhibitor of glutathione reductase and can inhibit the interaction between glutathione and its substrate. This interaction is important for the detoxification of xenobiotics and may be related to the toxicity of 3,5-DFP. The metabolism of 3,5-DFP leads to the production of 3,5-Difluoro-1,2 benzenediol as well as other metabolites such as 2-(hydroxymethyl)pyridine and 2HMP. These metabolites are derived from hydroxyl

CAS 147300-09-2: 3,5-Difluoro-1,2-benzenediol

3,5-Difluoro-1,2-Benzenediol

Ref: 3D-FD78952

3,5-Difluorocatechol

Ref: 54-PC501745