Description

3,4-Difluoro-5-Methylbenzaldehyde, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is essential for researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require a reliable source of high-quality fluorinated synthons.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those incorporating difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl groups to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aldehyde functional group makes it suitable for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to create complex biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for constructing heterocycles, chiral ligands, and other specialty chemicals in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Difluoro-5-Methylbenzaldehyde, 97%
CAS No.	1017778-64-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O
Molecular Weight	156.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-3,4-difluorobenzaldehyde; 3,4-Difluoro-5-methylbenzaldehyde; 3,4-Difluoro-5-tolualdehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,4-difluoro-5-methyl-; 1017778-64-1
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Difluoro-5-Methylbenzaldehyde, 97% is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure it meets the specified purity and identity criteria. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.