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CAS 85684-61-3

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3-(difluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde

Description:
3-(Difluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a benzaldehyde functional group attached to a difluoromethoxy substituent. This compound features a benzene ring, which is a six-membered carbon ring with alternating double bonds, and a formyl group (-CHO) that defines its aldehyde nature. The difluoromethoxy group (-O-CHF2) indicates that a methoxy group is substituted with two fluorine atoms, enhancing the compound's reactivity and influencing its physical and chemical properties. Typically, such compounds exhibit unique solubility characteristics, often being soluble in organic solvents while having limited solubility in water. The presence of fluorine atoms can also impart increased electronegativity, potentially affecting the compound's polarity and reactivity in various chemical reactions. 3-(Difluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde may be utilized in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals, due to its functional groups that can participate in further chemical transformations. Safety data should be consulted for handling and storage, as with any chemical substance.
Formula:C8H6F2O2
InChI:InChI=1/C8H6F2O2/c9-8(10)12-7-3-1-2-6(4-7)5-11/h1-5,8H
InChI key:HFIUSWPRDIPIPN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES:c1cc(cc(c1)OC(F)F)C=O
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