Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring precise fluorine substitution. This high-purity compound is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds with enhanced biological activity and material properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create advanced herbicides and pesticides where the difluoro-methylbenzene moiety contributes to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, enhancing stability and performance.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic additions, and as a scaffold for library synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter physical properties such as thermal stability, chemical resistance, and solubility.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	245536-50-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O
Molecular Weight	156.13 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-2,3-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-p-tolualdehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-difluoro-4-methyl-; 245536-50-9; 2,3-Difluoro-4-methyl-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3-Difluoro-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, supporting our customers' regulatory and research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
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.