Description

4-Ethoxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring ethoxy and fluorine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved performance and durability.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry and methodology development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethoxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1017779-48-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	186.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-4-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 4-Ethoxy-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-4-ethoxy-; 1017779-48-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Ethoxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.