Description

2-Fluoroterephthalaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic dialdehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both aldehyde functionalities and a fluorine substituent on the terephthalate backbone, enables precise molecular design and functionalization. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and material science sectors, where it serves as a key precursor for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystals, and specialized polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially in oncology and CNS therapeutic areas.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Used in the development of fluorinated liquid crystals for advanced display technologies (LCDs).
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): Serves as an organic linker in the construction of porous MOFs for gas storage, separation, and catalysis.
• Polymer & Resin Synthesis: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance, fluorinated polymers with enhanced chemical and thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the design and synthesis of new-generation fluorinated pesticides and herbicides.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used as a precursor for electron-transport or emissive layer materials.
• Chemical Sensing: Incorporated into the design of fluorophore-based sensors for ion or molecule detection.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Fluoroterephthalaldehyde
CAS No.	1850322-74-5
Molecular Formula	C8H5FO2
Molecular Weight	152.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde, 2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoro-1,4-benzenedicarboxaldehyde; 2-Fluorobenzene-1,4-dicarbaldehyde; Terephthalaldehyde, 2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoroterephthalic aldehyde; 2-Fluoro-p-phthalaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-dicarboxaldehyde (incorrect but common search variant); 2-Fluoroterephthalaldehyde CAS 1850322-74-5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Fluoroterephthalaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems and undergoes comprehensive analytical testing. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and advanced intermediates. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as measured by HPLC, GC, NMR, and other appropriate techniques.

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). Due to its properties of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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%
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 3.0%

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