Description

2,6-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a high-purity halogenated benzaldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate, enabling the introduction of a reactive aldehyde group flanked by chlorine and fluorine substituents, which are key for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a specific halogenated benzaldehyde scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the dichloro-fluoro substitution pattern is beneficial for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable reagent for custom chemical synthesis services and scale-up processes under cGMP conditions.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Essential for exploratory chemistry in both university laboratories and corporate R&D centers focusing on fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1182709-86-9
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2FO
Molecular Weight	193.00 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-4-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dichloro-4-fluoro-; 1182709-86-9; 2,6-Dichloro-4-fluorobenzaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-2,6-dichloro-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichloro-4-Fluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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