Description

2,6-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated benzaldehyde derivative that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring strategically placed chlorine substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of receptor-targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the dichloro-methyl pattern contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the creation of organic electronic materials, such as charge-transport molecules or photoactive compounds.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex dyes and functional pigments with enhanced properties.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations (CROs) and fine chemical companies engaged in custom synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	116070-31-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6Cl2O
Molecular Weight	189.04 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-p-tolualdehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-4-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-4-tolualdehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-4-toluic aldehyde; 4-Methyl-2,6-dichlorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-4-methyl-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichloro-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data is provided with every shipment.

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 strong oxidizing agents and bases. The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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