Description

Benzaldehyde, 2,5-Difluoro-3,4-Dihydroxy- is a specialized fluorinated and hydroxylated benzaldehyde derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which combines the aldehyde functionality with fluorine and hydroxyl groups, enabling precise chemical modifications in advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, especially in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to develop fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, particularly in cross-coupling and oxidation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 2,5-Difluoro-3,4-Dihydroxy-
CAS No.	959216-64-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4F2O3
Molecular Weight	174.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Difluoro-3,4-dihydroxybenzaldehyde; 3,4-Dihydroxy-2,5-difluorobenzaldehyde; 2,5-Difluoroprotocatechualdehyde; 2,5-Difluoro-3,4-dihydroxybenzenecarboxaldehyde; Protocatechualdehyde, 2,5-difluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzaldehyde, 2,5-Difluoro-3,4-Dihydroxy- is produced under a strict quality management system. 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 research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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.