Description

Cyclohexanecarboxaldehyde, 4,4-Difluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated aldehyde building block, identified by CAS number 265108-36-9. This compound is valued for its unique chemical structure, which introduces both aldehyde functionality and fluorine atoms onto a cyclohexane ring, enabling precise modifications in advanced synthetic pathways. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel molecules with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where fluorine atoms can enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides that benefit from the lipophilicity and stability imparted by fluorine.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a versatile electrophile in various reactions, including reductive amination, Grignard additions, and as a ligand precursor in catalyst design.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An important reagent for academic and industrial research exploring the effects of fluorine substitution on physical and chemical properties.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used to introduce aldehyde and fluorine functional groups into polymer backbones for specialty materials with specific surface or bulk characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cyclohexanecarboxaldehyde, 4,4-Difluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	265108-36-9
Molecular Formula	C7H10F2O
Molecular Weight	148.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Difluorocyclohexanecarboxaldehyde; 4,4-Difluorocyclohexanecarbaldehyde; 4,4-Difluorocyclohexane-1-carbaldehyde; 4,4-Difluorocyclohexylcarboxaldehyde; 4,4-Difluorocyclohexylcarbaldehyde; 4,4-Difluorocyclohexane-1-carboxaldehyde; 4,4-Difluorocyclohexanecarbonal; (4,4-Difluorocyclohexyl)methanal
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Quality Control

Every batch of Cyclohexanecarboxaldehyde, 4,4-Difluoro- (9Ci) is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and development applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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