2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzaldehyde is a halogenatedbenzaldehyde derivative with the formula C6H3ClFCHO. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of halogenated heterocyclic compounds.[1][2]
It reacts with sodium hydroxide to give a mixture of 2-chloro-6-fluorobenzene and 6-chlorosalicaldehyde.[4]
2-Chloro-6-fluorobenzaldehyde is used in the production of the antiseptics dicloxacillin and flucloxacillin. Additionally it is used in the production of pesticides.
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