Description

3-Fluoro-4-Difluoromethoxybenzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because its unique difluoromethoxy and fluorine substituents impart desirable electronic and metabolic properties to target molecules, making it a critical intermediate for research and development. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the difluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving performance and durability.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile starting material for further functionalization, including oxidation, reduction, and condensation reactions in complex molecule assembly.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Difluoromethoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1214379-56-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5F3O2
Molecular Weight	190.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Difluoromethoxy)-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-4-(difluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-4-(difluoromethoxy)-; 1214379-56-2; 3-Fluoro-4-difluoromethoxy-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Difluoromethoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive and should be stored away from light.

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.