Description

2-Difluoromethoxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique difluoromethoxy and methoxy substituents, which impart specific electronic and steric properties critical for advanced synthesis. It serves as a key intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for your most demanding R&D and production needs.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in therapeutic areas requiring fluorinated compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the difluoromethoxy group can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile substrate in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic additions, and other catalytic processes to create complex molecular architectures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specialized aromatic compounds, leveraging its benzaldehyde core with modified functional groups.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in medicinal chemistry, material science, and process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Difluoromethoxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	730949-79-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8F2O3
Molecular Weight	202.16 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-2-(difluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 2-(Difluoromethoxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-(difluoromethoxy)-3-methoxy-; o-Difluoromethoxy-m-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Difluoromethoxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 730949-79-8; DFMOB (common abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Difluoromethoxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive applications like pharmaceutical synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.