Description

2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for advanced organic synthesis, offering a unique combination of reactive aldehyde, electron-withdrawing nitro, and fluorine substituents for precise molecular design. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors to synthesize novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Material Precursor: Employed in the research and development of organic electronic materials, dyes, and photoactive compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research into new chemical reactions and heterocyclic compound libraries.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for the production of client-specific target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1803736-34-6
Molecular Formula	C8H6FNO3
Molecular Weight	183.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-2-fluoro-5-nitrobenzaldehyde; 5-Nitro-2-fluoro-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-3-methyl-5-nitro-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-5-nitro-; (2-Fluoro-3-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)methanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoro-3-Methyl-5-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure traceability and consistency for your critical applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under dry conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow 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%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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