Description

2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated aromatic aldehyde serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of its chlorine atoms, which direct further chemical transformations, making it indispensable for constructing complex molecular architectures. This high-purity building block is primarily needed by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for producing active ingredients, dyes, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system and inflammatory conditions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in manufacturing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloro-substitution pattern enhances biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Production: Intermediate for creating high-performance organic dyes and pigments with improved lightfastness and color properties.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce aldehyde functionality into polymer chains for cross-linking or as a reactive handle for further functionalization.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in various name reactions, including Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic aromatic substitution, to create complex benzenoid compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	83-38-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4Cl2O
Molecular Weight	175.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichlorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2,6-DCBA; 2,6-Dichlorobenzene-1-carbaldehyde; NSC 403697; 2,6-Dichlorobenzencarbonal; 2,6-Dichlorobenzencarboxaldehyde; 2,6-Dichlorophenylformaldehyde
EINECS	201-473-7

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed HPLC/GC profiles, to support your quality assurance protocols. Our standard material meets typical reagent-grade specifications, and we can supply material tailored to meet specific customer requirements, including compliance with ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical applications.

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 for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	69°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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