2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde

What is 2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde?

clear light yellow to bright yellow liquid

2,6-Difluorobenzaldehyde can be used as a reactant to synthesize:

5-Cyano-6-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-5,6-dihydro-2-thiouracil via one-pot cyclocondensation reaction with ethyl cyanoacetate and thiourea.
1-(2,6-Difluorobenzyl)-2-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-benzimidazole by reacting with 1,2-phenylenediamine in the presence of a catalytic amount of p-toluenesulfonic acid.
(3E)-4-(2,6-Difluorophenyl)-3-buten-2-one by Wittig olefination reaction with acetylmethylidenetriphenyl phosphorane.
Methyl 4-fluorobenzo[b]thiophene-2-carboxylate by treating with methyl thioglycolate in the presence of K₂CO₃.

Melting point:	15-17 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	82-84 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.317 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	40.1-900hPa at 94.5-189℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.502(lit.)
Flash point:	164 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	Liquid
color	Clear light yellow to bright yellow
Specific Gravity	1.317
Sensitive	Air Sensitive
BRN	1935273
CAS DataBase Reference	437-81-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H227:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…