Description

6-Ethoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique molecular structure, which combines an ethoxy group with strategically placed fluorine atoms to modulate reactivity and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized in advanced organic synthesis by research and industrial chemists for developing novel materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic scaffolds for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoroethoxy moiety can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display and lighting technologies.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and exploring new catalytic transformations.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing novel fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and spectral properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Ethoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	167684-02-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	186.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-6-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-6-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 6-Ethoxy-2,3-difluorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-difluoro-6-ethoxy-; 2,3-Difluoro-6-ethoxy-benzaldehyde; 6-Ethoxy-2,3-difluoro-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 6-Ethoxy-2,3-Difluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments 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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

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.