Description

5-Fluoro-1-Naphthaldehyde is a versatile and high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a reactive formyl group on a fluorinated naphthalene core, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in developing fluorinated small molecules for oncology and central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used to create advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity, stability, and metabolic resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and light-emitting compounds in display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of specialized fluorinated ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Probe Synthesis: Utilized to construct fluorophores and molecular probes for bioimaging and diagnostic applications due to the naphthalene scaffold.
• Polymer & Specialty Chemical Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter physical properties like thermal stability, solubility, and refractive index.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-1-Naphthaldehyde
CAS No.	110931-86-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₇FO
Molecular Weight	174.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthaldehyde, 5-fluoro-; 5-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carboxaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Fluoronaphthaldehyde; 1-Formyl-5-fluoronaphthalene; 5-Fluoro-1-naphthylaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-α-naphthaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-1-Naphthaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring reproducible results and regulatory compliance.

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). The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent potential oxidation.

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.