Description

2,6-Difluoro-4-(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde is a specialized fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique substitution pattern enables the creation of molecules with targeted biological activity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex heterocyclic systems and active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine and methylthio groups for enhanced bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in scaffolds requiring fluorinated aromatic rings.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystals, where fluorine substitution tunes electronic properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring high-purity fluorinated intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-4-(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1428234-70-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2OS
Molecular Weight	188.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylthio)-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluoro-4-(methylsulfanyl)benzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluoro-4-methylthiobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-4-(methylthio)-; 4-Methylsulfanyl-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-4-(Methylthio)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, typically ≥97% (by HPLC). Each lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable, and our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of advanced intermediate supply for regulated industries.

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 strong oxidizing agents. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.