Compound Q&A
How is 3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 118276-06-5) typically synthesized?
Answer
3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (CAS: 118276-06-5) can be synthesized via the reduction of 3,5-difluoro-4-formylbenzaldehyde with sodium borohydride, followed by hydrolysis. The reaction is selective and yields a high purity product. Other methods include the hydrazination of 4-formyl-3,5-difluorobenzaldehyde and subsequent hydrolysis, providing a route to the target compound with good yield and purity.
About
CAS No
118276-06-5
English Name
3,5-Difluoro-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C7H4F2O2
Molecular Weight
158.10299999999995 g/mol
SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1F)O)F)C=O
InChIKey
SKOYTQILPMNZQO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-19 20:30
