Description

2,6-Difluoro-3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which makes it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical active ingredients. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences sector for constructing complex molecules with specific biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the development of novel organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Custom Synthesis: Used by contract research and manufacturing organizations (CROs/CMOs) for client-specific molecule construction.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	152434-88-3
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O2
Molecular Weight	158.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hydroxy-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluoro-3-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluoro-3-formylphenol; 2,6-Difluoro-3-hydroxy-benzaldehyde; 152434-88-3; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-3-hydroxy-; 3-Hydroxy-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 2,6-Difluoro-3-Hydroxybenzaldehyde in high-purity grades suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

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.