Description

5-Fluoro-2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, distinguished by its unique substitution pattern of fluorine, hydroxyl, and methyl groups on the benzaldehyde core. This compound is a critical high-purity building block for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the development of complex molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical research and agrochemical development teams for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemical intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in fluorinated compound libraries for oncology and CNS research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the bioactivity of the fluorine substituent.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create chelating ligands for metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis and cross-coupling reactions.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing functionalized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Fluorescent Probe and Dye Chemistry: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorophores and chromophores with specific photophysical properties.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Essential reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry and novel heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1417996-98-5
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO2
Molecular Weight	154.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-5-fluoro-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-4-methyl-5-fluorobenzaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-4-methylsalicylaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-2-hydroxy-p-tolualdehyde; 1417996-98-5; 5-Fluoro-4-methyl-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.