Ethyl difluoroacetate is used in pharmaceutical intermediates, acrylization oxidation and halogenating reaction of catalyst. Also ethyl difluoroacetate is used in preparing pyrrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives.
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Applications
Ethyl difluoroacetate is used in pharmaceutical intermediates, acrylization oxidation and halogenating reaction of catalyst. Also ethyl difluoroacetate is used in preparing pyrrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- William P. Jencks.; Joan Carriuolo. General Base Catalysis of Ester Hydrolysis1. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1961, 83, (7), 1743-1750.
- Myron L. Bender.; Edward J. Pollock.; Maurice C. Neveu. Deuterium Oxide Solvent Isotope Effects in the Nucleophilic Reactions of Phenyl Esters. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1962, 84, (4), 595-599.