Description

3-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, identified by CAS NO 848652-17-5. This compound is valued for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical agents. It is primarily required by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluorophenyl moiety can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as fluorinated polymers and small molecules for OLEDs or semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects and scale-up processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	848652-17-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₈F₂O
Molecular Weight	218.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 2',3'-difluoro-; 2',3'-Difluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(2,3-difluorophenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(2,3-Difluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing 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%

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