Description

2,4-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated benzaldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which allows for selective functionalization and incorporation into complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing a difluorobenzene core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for creating monomers or functional units in advanced polymers and liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: Serves as a starting material for contract research organizations and academic laboratories exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	681435-09-6
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2FO
Molecular Weight	193.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Dichloro-6-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 6-Fluoro-2,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,4-dichloro-6-fluoro-; 2,4-Dichloro-6-fluorobenzaldehyde; 681435-09-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,4-Dichloro-6-Fluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical 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 and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity, the material should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent oxidation and kept away from strong bases and reducing 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
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.