Description

3-Ethoxy-2,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and specialty agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the difluoro and ethoxy substituents impart desirable biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in advanced display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aldehyde functional group makes it a suitable substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorinated heterocycles and complex organic architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxy-2,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1017779-87-1
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O2
Molecular Weight	186.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Difluoro-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Ethoxy-2,4-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,4-difluoro-3-ethoxy-; 2,4-Difluoro-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde (CAS 1017779-87-1); 3-Ethoxy-2,4-difluorobenzaldehyde (primary name)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Ethoxy-2,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.