Description

Ethyl 2,6-Difluorobenzoylformate is a high-purity, specialized organic ester building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists working on novel active ingredients, where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing difluorophenyl motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific fluorinated chemical scaffolds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating novel ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A key building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences industry.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Used in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2,6-Difluorobenzoylformate
CAS No.	1049030-30-9
Molecular Formula	C10H8F2O3
Molecular Weight	214.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 2,6-difluoro-α-oxobenzeneacetate; 2,6-Difluorobenzoylformic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl (2,6-Difluorophenyl)(oxo)acetate; Ethyl 2,6-Difluorophenylglyoxylate; α-Oxo-2,6-difluorobenzeneacetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl α-Oxo-2,6-difluorophenylacetate; Ethyl 2,6-Difluorobenzoylformate; DFBF Ethyl Ester
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2,6-Difluorobenzoylformate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can provide material tailored to specific customer requirements, including custom purity grades.

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 and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.