Description

3,5-Difluoro-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into complex molecular architectures. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical compounds and high-performance agrochemicals. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, where the difluoro-methoxy substitution pattern enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as fluorinated liquid crystals or polymers, where its structure can tune electronic properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable scaffold for custom chemical synthesis services catering to biotechnology and specialty chemical companies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	131782-50-8
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	172.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-3,5-difluorobenzaldehyde; 3,5-Difluoro-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-3,5-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 3,5-Difluoro-o-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,5-difluoro-2-methoxy-; 131782-50-8; 3,5-Difluoro-2-methoxy-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Difluoro-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.