Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-Methyl Aniline is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic amine building block of significant commercial importance. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical compounds and agrochemicals. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the life sciences and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates targeting central nervous system and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and high-performance dyes where fluorine incorporation modifies solubility and durability.
• Research & Development: Essential for medicinal chemistry and material science research exploring new fluorinated molecular entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-Methyl Aniline
CAS No.	1379028-84-8
Molecular Formula	C7H7F2N
Molecular Weight	143.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,6-difluoroaniline; 2,6-Difluoro-p-toluidine; 2,6-Difluoro-4-methylbenzenamine; 4-Amino-3,5-difluorotoluene; Benzenamine, 2,6-difluoro-4-methyl-; 2,6-DFMA; 2,6-Difluoro-4-methylphenylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-Methyl Aniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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