Description

2,3-Difluoro-4-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals, where its unique difluoro-substituted benzaldehyde core introduces desirable electronic and steric properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in advanced display technologies.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A starting material for the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aldehyde and halogenated aromatic structure makes it a suitable substrate for Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorinated chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Difluoro-4-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	947279-29-0
Molecular Formula	C14H10F2O2
Molecular Weight	248.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Phenoxymethyl)-2,3-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,3-Difluoro-4-(phenoxymethyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-difluoro-4-(phenoxymethyl)-; 947279-29-0; 2,3-Difluoro-4-phenoxymethylbenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Difluoro-4-(Phenoxymethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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.