Description

2-Fluoro-4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde is a high-value, multi-functional fluorinated aromatic building block. This compound matters for its unique combination of a reactive aldehyde group and a highly electronegative pentafluorosulfur (SF5) substituent, which imparts exceptional thermal stability, chemical resistance, and lipophilicity to final molecules. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas, where the SF5 group can enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Used to create advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved environmental profile and efficacy due to the fluorine and SF5 motifs.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Serves as a core building block for high-performance electronic materials, where its structural rigidity and electronic properties are critical for device performance.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create materials with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique surface properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to develop sophisticated ligands for catalysis, leveraging the strong electron-withdrawing nature of the SF5 group.
• Advanced Battery Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in next-generation lithium-ion or lithium-sulfur batteries to improve electrolyte stability and interface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1800248-21-8
Molecular Formula	C7H2F6OS
Molecular Weight	248.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Pentafluoro-λ6-sulfanyl)-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4-(pentafluorosulfanyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4-SF5-Benzaldehyde; 4-SF5-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-4-(pentafluorosulfanyl)-; 1800248-21-8
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-(Pentafluorosulfur)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical quality attributes. Our commitment to quality supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP or ISO 9001 frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

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% (Area %)
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.