Description

2,3-Difluoro-6-Trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique fluorine substitution pattern imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, condensations, and as a directing group in metal-catalyzed transformations in academic and industrial research.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of advanced colorants with improved fastness and performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-6-Trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	186517-43-1
Molecular Formula	C8H3F5O
Molecular Weight	210.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Difluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-difluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,3-Difluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-tolualdehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-6-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; 186517-43-1 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-6-Trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines where applicable.

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). Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.