Description

4-Carboxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant synthetic utility. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its difluoro and aldehyde functionalities enable precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer backbones, improving thermal stability and chemical resistance.
• Complex Ligand Synthesis: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory organic synthesis in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Carboxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	736990-88-8
Molecular Formula	C8H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	186.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-4-formylbenzoic acid; 4-Formyl-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid; 2,6-Difluoro-4-carboxybenzaldehyde; Benzoic acid, 2,6-difluoro-4-formyl-; 4-Aldehydo-2,6-difluorobenzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Carboxy-2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of bulk quantities. Keep 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%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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