Description

2-(2,4-Difluorobenzoyl)Pyridine is a high-purity, specialized organic building block featuring a difluorobenzoyl moiety linked to a pyridine ring. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical and agrochemical active ingredients. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecules with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and 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 charge-transport layers or fluorinated molecular components for OLEDs.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized as a building block for fluorescent tags or molecular probes used in biochemical assays and diagnostic research.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2,4-Difluorobenzoyl)Pyridine
CAS No.	898780-18-2
Molecular Formula	C12H7F2NO
Molecular Weight	219.19 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,4-Difluorobenzoyl)pyridine; Pyridine, 2-(2,4-difluorobenzoyl)-; 2,4-Difluoro-2-pyridinylphenylmethanone; (2,4-Difluorophenyl)(pyridin-2-yl)methanone; 2-Pyridinyl 2,4-difluorophenyl ketone; 898780-18-2; 2-(2,4-Difluorobenzoyl)pyridine
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Quality Control

Our 2-(2,4-Difluorobenzoyl)Pyridine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

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