Description

5-Fluoro-2,3-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. Its value lies in its role as a key intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceutical compounds, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This product is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated dimethylbenzene moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances 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).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers with tailored electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable building block for medicinal chemistry programs and structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex fluorinated aromatic compounds for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2,3-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	1803816-98-9
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO
Molecular Weight	152.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoro-2,3-dimethylbenzaldehyde; 2,3-Dimethyl-5-fluorobenzaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-2,3-dimethylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-2,3-dimethyl-benzaldehyde; 1803816-98-9; Benzaldehyde, 5-fluoro-2,3-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2,3-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for every shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing 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
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.