2,2-Difluorobenzodioxole-4-carboxaldehyde (CAS 119895-68-0) – Essential Fluorinated Building Block for Pharma & Agrochemicals

2,2-Difluorobenzodioxole-4-carboxaldehyde (CAS 119895-68-0) is a high-value fluorinated aromatic intermediate widely used in medicinal chemistry, agrochemical development, and specialty chemical synthesis. This compound features a unique benzodioxole ring fused with two fluorine atoms, offering strong electron-withdrawing effects that enhance its reactivity and suitability for constructing complex fluorinated structures.

Appearing as a stable, high-purity solid, the compound is recognized for its efficiency in reactions involving nucleophilic substitution, carbon–carbon coupling, and electrophilic aromatic transformations. The presence of both fluorine and formyl groups enables chemists to build diverse molecular frameworks with improved lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and biological activity.

Applications

• Medicinal Chemistry: Ideal for designing drug-like scaffolds, enzyme inhibitors, and small-molecule candidates with enhanced pharmacokinetic profiles.
• Agrochemical Research: Serves as a building block for fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, enabling high-efficiency crop-protection molecules.
• Specialty Chemicals: Perfect for creating advanced intermediates, functional materials, and fluorinated fine chemicals with versatile derivatization options.

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2,2-Difluorobenzodioxole-4-carboxaldehyde (CAS 119895-68-0) is an essential building block for modern chemical innovation. Contact us today for quotations and technical consultation.