Description

2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in providing a reactive aldehyde group ortho to two chlorine substituents, enabling selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors who require high-purity building blocks for drug discovery, crop protection agents, and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with dichlorobenzene backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the dichloro-substitution pattern for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Used to synthesize chelating ligands for metal complexes in catalytic and material science applications.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Production: Intermediate for creating specialized azo dyes and high-performance organic pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Research: Valuable reagent for Friedel-Crafts reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and reductive amination studies.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for engineering polymers with specific thermal or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	83-35-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl2O
Molecular Weight	175.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichlorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2,6-DCBA; 2,6-Dichlorobenzencarbonal; NSC 404058; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dichloro-; 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde (technical grade); 2,6-Dichloro-benzaldehyde
EINECS	201-470-5

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis.

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 (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain purity and prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	69 - 73 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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