Description

3-Fluoro-4-Formylbenzoic Acid is a high-value aromatic building block featuring both a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde functional group on a fluorinated benzene ring. This unique bifunctional structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to develop advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer and Material Science: Building block for high-performance polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its rigid, fluorinated aromatic core.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential reagent in medicinal chemistry and process R&D for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Formylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	193290-80-1
Molecular Formula	C8H5FO3
Molecular Weight	168.12 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-3-fluorobenzoic Acid; 3-Fluoro-4-carboxybenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-4-formyl-benzoic acid; 4-Carboxy-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-4-formyl-; 2-Fluoro-4-formylbenzoic acid (alternative numbering); 3-Fluoro-4-oxidanylidenemethyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Formylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). 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%

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