Description

3,6-Difluoro-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine and methoxy substituents, which allows for precise modulation of electronic properties and reactivity in target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, including potential drug candidates and crop protection agents.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules for drug discovery, particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors, anti-cancer agents, and central nervous system (CNS) active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the difluoro-methoxy motif can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, where fluorine atoms improve charge transport and stability.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in creating specialty polymers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic frameworks where its specific substitution pattern is required.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects and contract research organizations (CROs/CMOs) focused on fluorinated chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,6-Difluoro-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	887267-04-1
Molecular Formula	C8H6F2O2
Molecular Weight	172.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-3,6-difluorobenzaldehyde; 3,6-Difluoro-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2,5-Difluoro-6-formyl-3-methoxybenzene; 3,6-Difluoro-o-anisaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-3,6-difluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Difluoro Methoxy Benzaldehyde; 887267-04-1 (CAS Registry)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,6-Difluoro-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other relevant global regulatory frameworks.

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). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air and light should be avoided. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.