Description

2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms on the benzene ring, which significantly influences the electronic properties and metabolic stability of final compounds. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the production of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies.
• Organic Electronics: Serves as a monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate in Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: Fundamental reagent for studying the effects of fluorine substitution in medicinal and materials chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	437-81-0
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O
Molecular Weight	142.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-; 2,6-DFB; 2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluorophenylmethanal; 2,6-Difluorobenzene-1-carbaldehyde; 2,6-Difluorobenzencarbonal
EINECS	207-118-5

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.