Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where its unique halogen and fluorine substitution pattern enables precise structural modifications. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists working on active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), advanced materials, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and CNS-active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the iodine atom for further cross-coupling reactions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in transition metal catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals due to its electron-withdrawing substituents.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodine atom makes it an excellent substrate for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to build complex biaryl systems.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Used as a scaffold for developing fluorescent tags and molecular probes for biochemical assays.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	885590-99-8
Molecular Formula	C7H3F2IO
Molecular Weight	267.99 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Iodo-2,3-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-4-iodobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-difluoro-4-iodo-; 885590-99-8; 4-Iodo-2,3-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-4-iodo-benzaldehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-4-iodobenzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-4-Iodobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.