Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-Formylbenzoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its reactive aldehyde and carboxylic acid functional groups. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, where its difluoro substitution pattern imparts unique electronic and steric properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of fluorine atoms.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Precursor for functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Serves as a starting material for bespoke chemical synthesis services.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed in exploratory chemistry for discovering new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-Formylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	1242070-98-9
Molecular Formula	C8H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	186.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-2,6-difluorobenzoic Acid; 2,6-Difluoro-4-carboxybenzaldehyde; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-formyl-; 1242070-98-9; 2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde-4-carboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-Formylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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