Description

Chlorodifluoroacetaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated building block with the CAS number 811-96-1. This highly reactive aldehyde is critical for introducing the chlorodifluoromethyl group into complex molecules, enabling the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the stability of the C-F bond.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used to incorporate the chlorodifluoromethyl moiety into active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Fluorinated Material Synthesis: Serves as a monomer or intermediate for producing specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with enhanced chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic addition reactions and as a starting material for preparing other fluorinated aldehydes and acids.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable tool for medicinal chemistry and material science research to explore new fluorinated compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chlorodifluoroacetaldehyde
CAS No.	811-96-1
Molecular Formula	C2HClF2O
Molecular Weight	114.48 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-2,2-difluoroacetaldehyde; Chlorodifluoroethanal; Difluorochloroacetaldehyde; Chlorodifluoroacetic aldehyde; α,α-Difluoro-α-chloroacetaldehyde; Monochlorodifluoroacetaldehyde; CDFA
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Quality Control

Our Chlorodifluoroacetaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and titration methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications and supporting your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area, preferably at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Containers should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture ingress.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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