Description

4-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde, 7-Fluoro- is a high-purity fluorinated benzofuran derivative, a key synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the aldehyde group combined with the electronic influence of the fluorine atom, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced activity and selectivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating specialized polymers, dyes, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the discovery of novel fluorinated heterocyclic compounds.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for constructing complex chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde, 7-Fluoro-
CAS No.	199391-59-8
Molecular Formula	C9H5FO2
Molecular Weight	164.13 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Fluoro-4-benzofurancarboxaldehyde; 7-Fluorobenzofuran-4-carbaldehyde; 4-Formyl-7-fluorobenzofuran; 7-Fluoro-1-benzofuran-4-carboxaldehyde; 7-Fluoro-4-formylbenzofuran; 7-Fluorobenzofuran-4-carboxaldehyde; 7-Fluoro-4-carboxybenzaldehyde benzofuran derivative (intermediate)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-Benzofurancarboxaldehyde, 7-Fluoro- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for research and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.