Description

4-Ethoxy-2,6-Difluoropyridine is a high-purity fluorinated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both ethoxy and fluorine substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a difluoropyridine core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in transition metal catalysis and organocatalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as components for OLEDs or conductive polymers.
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable substrate for investigating novel fluorination reactions and studying structure-activity relationships (SAR).
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CROs and CDMOs for client-specific research projects and scale-up campaigns.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethoxy-2,6-Difluoropyridine
CAS No.	837364-93-9
Molecular Formula	C7H7F2NO
Molecular Weight	159.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Difluoro-4-ethoxypyridine; 4-Ethoxy-2,6-difluoropyridine; Pyridine, 4-ethoxy-2,6-difluoro-; 2,6-Difluoro-4-ethoxypyridine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Ethoxy-2,6-Difluoropyridine is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment. Our quality commitment ensures batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorinating agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.