Description

3,5-Difluoro-2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern, featuring both aldehyde and phenolic hydroxyl groups, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-cancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Chelator Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complexing agents and ligands used in catalysis and metal ion sequestration.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Fluorescent Probe Development: Acts as a core structure for creating sensitive chemical sensors and bio-imaging agents due to its derivatizable aldehyde group.
• Academic & Contract Research: Essential for medicinal chemistry programs and custom synthesis projects in R&D laboratories worldwide.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Difluoro-2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	209541-27-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	174.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dihydroxy-3,5-difluorobenzaldehyde; 3,5-Difluoro-2,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde; 2,4-Dihydroxy-3,5-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,4-dihydroxy-3,5-difluoro-; 3,5-Difluoropyrogallolcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Difluoro-2,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and KF titration for moisture content, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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