2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde

CAS No.: 83-38-5

Molecular Formula: C₇H₄Cl₂O

Molecular Weight: 175.02

Description:

2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde is a white to light yellow crystalline powder, widely used in the synthesis of herbicides and pharmaceuticals.

Main Applications:

Intermediate for herbicides (e.g., dicamba).

Used in pharmaceutical and chemical synthesis.

Snowhite 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde products are classified into:

• 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde tech grade
• 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde pharma grade 

Typical Properties:

Property	Value
Appearance	White to yellow crystalline powder
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol and ether

 

 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde Tech Grade:

Items	Unit	Standard Specs.
Assay (GC)	%	≥98.0
Appearance	-	White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Melting range	°C	68 ~ 71
Loss on drying	%	≤0.5

 

 2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde Pharma Grade:

Items	Unit	Standard Specs.
Assay (GC)	%	≥99.0
Appearance	-	White odorless crystalline powder
Melting range	°C	69 ~ 71
Loss on drying	%	≤0.5
Residue on ignition	%	≤0.1