Description

Methyl 3,5-Difluoro-4-Formylbenzoate CAS NO 1415124-73-0 is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic building block featuring both a formyl and an ester group on a difluorinated benzene ring. This compound is valued for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides and fungicides, where the difluoro and formyl groups contribute to biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials in display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific fluorinated aromatic units into high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in Suzuki-Miyaura and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures for various research applications.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing fluorophore tags and sensors used in biochemical assays and diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3,5-Difluoro-4-Formylbenzoate
CAS No.	1415124-73-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6F2O3
Molecular Weight	200.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-3,5-difluorobenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 4-Formyl-3,5-difluorobenzoate; 3,5-Difluoro-4-formylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Benzoic acid, 3,5-difluoro-4-formyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 3,5-difluoro-4-formylbenzoate; 1415124-73-0; MFCD32815086
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3,5-Difluoro-4-Formylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and support your regulatory requirements.

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. The compound is light-sensitive; 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
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.