Description

2,3-Difluoro-6-Nitrotoluene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which makes it a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED) Materials: Acts as a building block for electron-transport or host materials in OLED devices due to its electron-deficient nitro and fluorine groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring novel fluorination reactions and coupling chemistries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-6-Nitrotoluene
CAS No.	914348-35-9
Molecular Formula	C7H5F2NO2
Molecular Weight	173.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Difluoro-3-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 2,3-Difluoro-1-methyl-4-nitrobenzene; 3-Methyl-2,3-difluoronitrobenzene; 6-Nitro-2,3-difluorotoluene; Toluene, 2,3-difluoro-6-nitro-; 2,3-DFNT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-6-Nitrotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

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 flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be conducted under appropriate conditions to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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