3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde CAS 654-11-5

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.654-11-5
Molecular FormulaC8H6F2O2
Molecular Weight172.13 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde CAS 654-11-5 chemical structure

Description

Based on its molecular formula C8H6F2O2, 3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde contains a carboxylic acid group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 172.13 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (CAS 654-11-5) is a high-purity analytical reference standard with the molecular formula C8H6F2O2 and a molecular weight of 172.13 g/mol.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3,5-Difluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H6F2O2
Molecular Weight172.13 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)5.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1957
Halogen ContentF-containing

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