Description

2-(4-Fluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a benzaldehyde and a fluorophenyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances bioactivity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving performance and durability.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Employed in creating specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific chemical resistance, thermal stability, or optical properties.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in fluorination chemistry and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Fluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	192863-46-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉FO
Molecular Weight	200.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Fluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde, 4'-fluoro-; 4'-Fluoro[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-(p-Fluorophenyl)benzaldehyde; 4-Fluorophenyl-2-benzaldehyde; 2-Formyl-4'-fluorobiphenyl
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Fluorophenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates 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 place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥98.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤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.