Description

3-(4-Fluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic incorporation of both an aldehyde functional group and a fluorinated aromatic ring, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to improved performance in displays and lighting.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aldehyde group is instrumental in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to create complex biaryl structures.
• Fine Chemical & Specialty Polymer Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty monomers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced polymers with specific optical or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Fluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	164334-74-1
Molecular Formula	C13H9FO
Molecular Weight	200.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Fluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 4'-fluoro-; 4'-Fluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Fluorophenyl-3-benzaldehyde; (4-Fluorophenyl)-3-formylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Fluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your R&D and production needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

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.