(2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol

Also known as: (2,2-Difluoro-benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl)-methanol, (2,2-difluoro-2H-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol, (2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)methanol, 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-Methanol, 2,2-difluoro-, 2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole-5-methanol, 2,2-Difluoro-5-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-benzodioxole, RARECHEM AL BD 0477

(2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol (CAS 72768-97-9) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C8H6F2O3 and a molecular weight of 188.12800 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 229.145ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.513g/cm3 and a flash point of 113.298ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 72768-97-9
Jingsj CID: J-1447128-4
Molecular Formula: C₈H₆F₂O₃
Molecular Weight: 188.12800 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	229.145ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	1.513g/cm3
Flash Point	113.298ºC
Exact Mass	188.02900
PSA	38.69000
LogP	1.50040
Refractive Index	1.544

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2932999099
Summary	2932999099. other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:20.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of (2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol?

The CAS number of (2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol is 72768-97-9.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of (2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol?

(2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol has molecular formula C8H6F2O3 and molecular weight 188.12800 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of (2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol?

For (2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)methanol, Upstream Products: 2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carboxylic acid, Methyl 2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxole-5-carboxylate, 2,2-Difluoro-1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde; Downstream Products: 1-(2,2-difluorobenzo[d][1,3]dioxol-5-yl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, Lumacaftor hydrochloride, Tezacaftor.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

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