Description

2-Fluoro-4-Phenylbenzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its unique fluorine and biphenyl substitution pattern. This compound matters as a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical agents and functional materials, where its specific structure enables precise molecular tuning. It is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and liquid crystal industries for developing new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory drug research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core building block for fluorine-containing liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Employed in the synthesis of electron-transport materials and host materials for OLED devices.
• Coordination Chemistry & Ligand Design: The aldehyde group allows for the construction of complex Schiff base ligands for catalysis and material science.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce aromaticity and specific functional groups into polymer chains.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-Phenylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	183436-80-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉FO
Molecular Weight	200.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2-Fluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4-phenylbenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-Biphenylcarboxaldehyde, 2'-fluoro-; (2-Fluorobiphenyl-4-yl)methanal; 2'-Fluoro-4-formylbiphenyl; 2-Fluoro-4-biphenylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-Phenylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to maintain optimal purity and stability. 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.