Description

4-Cyano-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile and high-value aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its unique combination of electron-withdrawing cyano and fluoro substituents. This compound is critical for facilitating advanced organic synthesis, particularly in the construction of complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is essential for R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require precise molecular control and reliable purity for their synthetic pathways.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules containing fluorinated benzaldehyde motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as dyes, pigments, and liquid crystals.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and material science.
• Custom Synthesis: Used as a starting material for the contract manufacturing of specialty fine chemicals and custom-designed molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Cyano-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	105942-10-7
Molecular Formula	C8H4FNO
Molecular Weight	149.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-formylbenzonitrile; 2-Fluoro-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; 4-Formyl-3-fluorobenzonitrile; 3-Fluoro-4-cyanobenzaldehyde; Benzonitrile, 4-formyl-3-fluoro-; 4-Cyano-2-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Cyano-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications and test results is available with each shipment and upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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