Description

2-Chloro-3,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and fluoro substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing 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 the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a difluorobenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Buchwald-Hartwig amination, to introduce functionalized aryl groups.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of novel polymers, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and specialty coatings.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	261762-39-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClF2O
Molecular Weight	176.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; 3,6-Difluoro-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-3,6-difluoro-; 2-Chloro-3,6-difluoro-benzaldehyde; 261762-39-4; 2-Chloro-3,6-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Chloro-3,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to light and propensity for oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.