Description

3-Fluoro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for introducing both fluorine and the highly electronegative pentafluorosulfur (SF5) group into advanced molecular architectures, significantly altering electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for developing novel drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring enhanced bioavailability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides where the SF5 group confers unique biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers with specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for exploring new chemical spaces in academic and industrial R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1240257-92-4
Molecular Formula	C7H2F6OS
Molecular Weight	248.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-5-(pentafluoro-λ6-sulfanyl)benzaldehyde; 5-Formyl-3-fluorophenylsulfur pentafluoride; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-5-(pentafluorosulfur)-; SF5-Benzaldehyde derivative; (3-Fluoro-5-sulfurpentafluorophenyl)formaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-5-SF5-benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Fluoro-5-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying purity, identity, and impurity profiles by techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy is available for each lot upon request.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.