Description

4-Fluorophenylacetaldehyde Dimethylacetal is a versatile fluorinated aromatic acetal building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a protected aldehyde precursor, offering enhanced stability and controlled reactivity for the introduction of the 4-fluorophenethyl moiety. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate in the development of active ingredients and complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting the central nervous system or possessing fluorinated bioactive structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic components in electronic display and lighting materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for specialty fragrance applications.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in various metal-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to construct biaryl systems.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Provides a stable, masked aldehyde functionality for multi-step synthetic sequences in research and development.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluorophenylacetaldehyde Dimethylacetal
CAS No.	121039-98-3
Molecular Formula	C10H13FO2
Molecular Weight	184.21 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1-Dimethoxy-2-(4-fluorophenyl)ethane; (4-Fluorophenyl)acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)-1,1-dimethoxyethane; 4-Fluorobenzeneacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; p-Fluorophenylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal; α,α-Dimethoxy-4-fluorotoluene; 4-Fluorophenethyl Alcohol Dimethyl Acetal (precursor form)
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluorophenylacetaldehyde Dimethylacetal is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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