Description

8-Fluoro-Naphthalene-1-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile precursor for developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials, where the fluorine atom and aldehyde group enable precise molecular modifications. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating new active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development, catalysis studies, and exploring new fluorination reactions.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing complex fluorinated dyes and functional pigments.

Basic Information

Product Name	8-Fluoro-Naphthalene-1-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	112641-28-8
Molecular Formula	C11H7FO
Molecular Weight	174.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Formyl-8-fluoronaphthalene; 8-Fluoro-1-naphthaldehyde; 8-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 8-fluoro-; 8-Fluoro-1-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 8-Fluoronaphthaldehyde; 8-Fluoro-1-naphthoic aldehyde; 8-Fluoro-1-naphthyl aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 8-Fluoro-Naphthalene-1-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep the container tightly sealed under an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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