Description

3-Butoxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a specialized fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both alkoxy and fluorine substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for creating 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 applications in medicinal chemistry and crop protection agent discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorine-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in display and lighting technologies.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers with specific thermal, optical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D focused on new fluorination methodologies and heterocyclic compound synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Butoxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1706461-13-3
Molecular Formula	C11H12F2O2
Molecular Weight	214.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-3-butoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Butoxy-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-3-butoxy-; 2,6-Difluoro-3-n-butoxybenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Butoxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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