Description

3-(3,5-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Propionaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a reactive aldehyde group on a difluorophenyl-propyl backbone, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic applications, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique thermal, chemical, or optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry, material science, and methodology development.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: Used as a model substrate to study the influence of fluorine substitution on reaction pathways and physicochemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,5-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Propionaldehyde
CAS No.	207462-72-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O
Molecular Weight	170.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)propanal; 3,5-Difluorophenylpropionaldehyde; 3,5-Difluoro-β-phenylpropionaldehyde; 3-(3,5-Difluorophenyl)-1-propanal; 3,5-Difluoro-β-phenylpropionaldehyde; 3,5-Difluorohydrocinnamaldehyde; (3,5-Difluorophenyl)propanal; 207462-72-4
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Quality Control

Our 3-(3,5-Difluoro-Phenyl)-Propionaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept tightly sealed and away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.