Description

Fluoroacetaldehyde is a highly versatile fluorinated building block and key synthetic intermediate. Its reactivity makes it a critical precursor for introducing the fluoroacetaldehyde moiety into more complex molecules, enabling the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries seeking to develop novel fluorinated compounds with enhanced biological activity or unique physical properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where fluorine substitution improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Fluorinated Material Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and liquid crystals with enhanced chemical resistance and stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic addition reactions, cyclizations, and as a source of the -CHF-CHO functional group in complex molecule construction.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in the study of enzyme mechanisms and as a probe in metabolic pathway analysis due to its fluorine label.
• Fluorine Chemistry Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new fluorination methodologies and C-F bond formation reactions in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoroacetaldehyde
CAS No.	1544-46-3
Molecular Formula	C2H3FO
Molecular Weight	62.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoroacetaldehyde; Fluoroethanal; Monofluoroacetaldehyde; 2-Fluoroethanal; Fluoromethyl aldehyde; Acetaldehyde, 2-fluoro-; Glycolic aldehyde, 2-fluoro-; α-Fluoroacetaldehyde
EINECS	216-284-9

Quality Control

Our Fluoroacetaldehyde is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, this material should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C. Keep the container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat and ignition sources. Handle and store only in compatible, sealed systems to prevent moisture ingress and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.