Description

3-Fluoroquinoline-2-Carboxaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of novel pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, where the fluorine atom and aldehyde group offer key sites for selective functionalization. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of fluorinated quinolone and quinazoline-based drug candidates, potentially targeting antimicrobial or anticancer activities.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel active ingredients for crop protection, leveraging the fluorine atom to enhance bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized nitrogen-containing ligands used in catalytic systems.
• Material Science: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and fluorinated dyes, where the quinoline core contributes to photophysical properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create fluorescent tags or molecular probes for studying biological processes.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination and cyclization reactions in organic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoroquinoline-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	1359703-82-4
Molecular Formula	C10H6FNO
Molecular Weight	175.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3-fluoroquinoline; 3-Fluoro-2-quinolinecarboxaldehyde; 3-Fluoroquinoline-2-carbaldehyde; Quinoline-2-carboxaldehyde, 3-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-2-quinolinecarbaldehyde; 1359703-82-4; 3-Fluoro-2-formylquinoline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoroquinoline-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
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.