Description

2-Fluorophenylglyoxal Hydrate is a versatile fluorinated aromatic glyoxal derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the reactive diketone functionality and the strategic fluorine substituent, which are essential for modulating the electronic and steric properties of target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated heterocycles, including imidazoles, quinoxalines, and other nitrogen-containing bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the preparation of fluorinated organic frameworks and polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing fluorinated probes and inhibitors to study enzyme mechanisms and biological pathways.
• Custom Synthesis and R&D: A valuable reagent for contract research organizations and academic laboratories exploring novel fluorinated chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorophenylglyoxal Hydrate
CAS No.	170880-96-3
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO3 • xH2O
Molecular Weight	182.14 (Anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	2-Fluorobenzoylformaldehyde Hydrate; (2-Fluorophenyl)oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate; α-Oxo-2-fluorobenzeneacetaldehyde Hydrate; 2-Fluorophenylglyoxal Monohydrate; 2-Fluorophenyl-α-oxoacetaldehyde Hydrate; 2-Fluorobenzoylcarboxaldehyde Hydrate; 2-Fluorophenyl-1,2-diketone Hydrate
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorophenylglyoxal Hydrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for identity, purity, and assay is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 3.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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