Description

2-Fluoro-3-Formylisonicotinic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block essential for modern synthetic chemistry. This compound matters because its unique structure, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group on a fluorinated pyridine ring, enables precise molecular construction in complex syntheses. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical and agrochemical R&D teams for the development of novel active ingredients, including kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of advanced drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides and pesticides, leveraging its fluorinated heterocyclic scaffold for bioactivity.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for creating complex molecules via reactions at its aldehyde and carboxylic acid functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of specialty chemicals, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO laboratories for methodological studies and discovery chemistry projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-Formylisonicotinic Acid
CAS No.	1289160-52-6
Molecular Formula	C7H4FNO3
Molecular Weight	169.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formyl-2-fluoroisonicotinic Acid; 2-Fluoro-3-pyridinecarboxaldehyde-4-carboxylic Acid; 4-Carboxy-2-fluoropyridine-3-carboxaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-3-formylpyridine-4-carboxylic Acid; Isonicotinic acid, 2-fluoro-3-formyl-; 1289160-52-6
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-3-Formylisonicotinic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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