Description

2-Fluoro-4-(2-Formylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block designed for advanced synthetic chemistry. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a benzoic acid core with both formyl and fluoro substituents, enabling precise modifications in complex molecule construction. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting specific receptors or enzymes.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a versatile starting material for constructing complex ligands used in catalysis and material science.
• Fluorinated Compound Library: An essential building block for generating diverse fluorinated compound libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Employed in the research and development of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for custom synthesis projects requiring this specific fluorinated scaffold.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-(2-Formylphenyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	1261945-86-1
Molecular Formula	C14H9FO3
Molecular Weight	244.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2'-Formyl-2-fluorobiphenyl-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-(2-Formylphenyl)-2-fluorobenzoic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-formyl-2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoro-4-(2-formylphenyl)benzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid, 2'-formyl-; 2-Fluoro-4'-(formyl)-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-4-(2-Formylphenyl)Benzoic Acid is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and development. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
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.