Description

2,6-Difluoro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique substitution pattern, which makes it a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex, fluorinated molecules. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to develop novel herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and material science.
• Organic Electronics Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Dye and Pigment Chemistry: Acts as a building block for synthesizing novel fluorinated dyes with specific light-absorption properties.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CDMOs for client-specific research projects and scale-up campaigns.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	606966-11-4
Molecular Formula	C7H3F2NO3
Molecular Weight	187.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Difluoro-3-nitrobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-; 2,6-Difluoro-3-nitro-benzaldehyde; 606966-11-4; AKOS005258065; SCHEMBL15583027; DTXSID60676608
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,6-Difluoro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow 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.