Description

4-Chloro-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and development of organic semiconductors and other electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A valuable substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to synthesize novel chelating ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	252004-45-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClF2O
Molecular Weight	176.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-4-chlorobenzaldehyde; 4-Chloro-2,6-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-chloro-2,6-difluoro-; 4-Chloro-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde (C7H3ClF2O); 252004-45-8; 4-Chloro-2,6-difluoro-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Chloro-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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