Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both electron-withdrawing nitro and aldehyde groups on a difluorinated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in drug discovery, ligand synthesis, and the development of specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its ability to modify electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) reactions and palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to introduce complex functionalities.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of advanced fluorinated dyes and pigments with improved lightfastness and color properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1260825-63-5
Molecular Formula	C7H3F2NO3
Molecular Weight	187.10 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Nitro-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluoro-4-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-4-nitro-; 2,6-Difluoro-4-nitro-benzaldehyde; 4-Nitro-2,6-difluoro-benzaldehyde; 1260825-63-5 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Difluoro-4-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications in regulated industries.

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 compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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