Description

2-Fluoro-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity, multifunctional aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive aldehyde group with electron-withdrawing fluorine and methylsulfonyl substituents, enabling precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it serves as a key precursor for synthesizing novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of novel small-molecule drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its unique substitution pattern for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and organic electronic materials due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom chemical synthesis services targeting complex, fluorinated target molecules.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: Used in methodological development and exploration of new organic reactions involving fluorinated aldehydes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1197193-11-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO3S
Molecular Weight	202.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4-methanesulfonylbenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4-(methylsulfonyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-4-(methylsulfonyl)-; 2-Fluoro-4-methylsulfonylbenzaldehyde; 4-Methanesulfonyl-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4-(methanesulfonyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-(Methylsulfonyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports compliance with cGMP, ISO, and other relevant regulatory frameworks for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%

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