Description

3-Chloro-5-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique halogenated and methoxylated structure makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research for creating drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging its halogenated benzene core.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the synthesis of specialized organic compounds for electronic displays and optoelectronic devices due to its stable aromatic system.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, such as Suzuki or Heck reactions, and as a starting material for synthesizing more complex aldehydes, acids, and heterocycles.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where halogen and methoxy groups influence color and stability.
• Chemical Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-5-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	177994-49-9
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClFO2
Molecular Weight	188.58 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-chloro-5-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Chloro-5-fluoro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Chloro-5-fluoro-p-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-chloro-5-fluoro-4-methoxy-; 5-Fluoro-3-chloro-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-3-chloro-5-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-5-Fluoro-4-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). 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.