Description

3-Bromo-2,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its strategically positioned bromine and fluorine substituents. This compound is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for constructing complex heterocycles and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the difluoro motif enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds, improving charge transport and optical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new fluorination chemistry and synthesizing specialized fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-2,4-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1326714-93-5
Molecular Formula	C7H3BrF2O
Molecular Weight	221.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Difluoro-3-bromobenzaldehyde; 3-Bromo-2,4-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-bromo-2,4-difluoro-; 1326714-93-5; 3-Br-2,4-F2C6H2CHO
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Bromo-2,4-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, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%

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