Compound Q&A
How is 2-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (CAS: 338-65-8) typically synthesized?
Answer
2-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane (CAS: 338-65-8) is typically synthesized by the chlorination of 1,1-difluoroethane in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst, such as aluminum chloride. This process involves the electrophilic aromatic substitution of the difluoroethane with chlorine. The yield is around 70-80%, and the product is purified by distillation.
About
CAS No
338-65-8
English Name
2-Chloro-1,1-difluoroethane
Molecular Formula
C2H3ClF2
Molecular Weight
100.5 g/mol
SMILES
C(C(F)F)Cl
InChIKey
ATEBGNALLCMSGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-16 17:23
