Description

4-Fluoro-3-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a pyridine heterocycle. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of both fluorine and a nitrogen-containing aromatic system into target molecules. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom and pyridine moiety enhance biological activity and stability.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for constructing complex chelating ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Functional Material Development: Employed in the research of organic electronic materials, such as OLEDs and semiconductors, due to its conjugated aromatic system.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aldehyde and halogenated aromatic structure make it a versatile substrate for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed couplings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-3-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1214370-63-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₈FNO
Molecular Weight	201.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-3-(4-pyridinyl)benzaldehyde; 3-(Pyridin-4-yl)-4-fluorobenzaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-3-(4-pyridyl)benzaldehyde; 1214370-63-4; 4-Fluoro-3-pyridin-4-yl-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-fluoro-3-(4-pyridinyl)-; 4-Fluoro-3-(4-pyridinyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-3-(Pyridin-4-Yl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures material integrity for your most sensitive research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air or light should be avoided to maintain purity and stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.