Description

2,6-Difluoro-3-Phenylbenzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the difluoro substitution pattern imparts unique electronic and steric properties. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory agent research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as fluorinated liquid crystals or charge-transport molecules.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A key starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific fluorinated benzaldehyde derivatives.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-3-Phenylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	2221812-11-7
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Phenyl-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluoro-3-phenylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-3-phenyl-; 2,6-Difluoro-3-phenyl-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-3-Phenylbenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize headspace in opened containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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