Description

2-Chloro-3,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and difluoro substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a difluorobenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the chloro-difluoro pattern enhances bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis and asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of advanced organic materials, such as liquid crystals and organic semiconductors, where fluorine substitution modulates properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1261869-07-1
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClF2O
Molecular Weight	176.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3,4-difluorobenzaldehyde; 3,4-Difluoro-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-3,4-difluoro-; 2-Chloro-3,4-difluoro-benzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-3,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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.