Description

Benzaldehyde, 2,4-Difluoro-3-Hydroxy- (9Ci) is a fluorinated benzaldehyde derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which introduces both fluorine atoms and a hydroxyl group onto the aromatic ring, enabling precise modulation of electronic and steric properties in target molecules. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic cores in electronic materials, improving charge transport and thermal stability.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance and specific optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new fluorination chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Used to prepare fluorinated ligands for catalysis, including asymmetric synthesis and transition metal complexes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 2,4-Difluoro-3-Hydroxy- (9Ci)
CAS No.	192927-69-8
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O2
Molecular Weight	158.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Difluoro-3-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 3-Hydroxy-2,4-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,4-Difluoro-3-hydroxy-benzaldehyde; 3-Formyl-2,4-difluorophenol; Benzaldehyde, 2,4-difluoro-3-hydroxy-; 2,4-Difluoro-3-hydroxybenzaldehyde (9CI)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzaldehyde, 2,4-Difluoro-3-Hydroxy- (9Ci) is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and scale-up applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to verify identity and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for every batch upon request, supporting your regulatory and quality assurance requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere when appropriate for prolonged use. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.