Description

3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the aldehyde group combined with the electronic influence of the difluorophenyl substituent, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and advanced polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to build fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes and drug-target interactions.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical building block for custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences sector.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	728918-77-2
Molecular Formula	C13H8F2O
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 2',4'-difluoro-; 2',4'-Difluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde; (2,4-Difluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)benzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2,4-Difluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical documentation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store 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
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.