Description

2-Fluoro-6-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions, catalytic processes, and as a building block for complex ligand systems in catalysis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the synthesis of specialty dyes, flavors, and fragrances that require specific fluorinated aromatic backbones.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	146137-74-8
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO2
Molecular Weight	154.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-6-methoxybenzaldehyde; 6-Methoxy-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; o-Fluoro-m-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-6-methoxybenzenecarboxaldehyde; 146137-74-8; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-6-methoxy-; 2-Fluor-6-methoxybenzaldehyd
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.

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%

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