Description

3-Fluoro-Naphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a reactive aldehyde group and a fluorine atom on the naphthalene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand design, and the development of functional organic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a building block for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Employed in the research and production of organic semiconductors, OLED materials, and fluorophores due to its electron-deficient aromatic system.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile starting material for academic and industrial research in synthetic methodology and fluorine chemistry.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex fluorinated fine chemicals and specialty additives.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-Naphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde
CAS No.	21597-61-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₇FO
Molecular Weight	174.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3-fluoronaphthalene; 3-Fluoro-2-naphthalenecarboxaldehyde; 3-Fluoronaphthalene-2-carbaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-2-naphthaldehyde; 3-Fluoronaphthalene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 3-fluoro-; 3-Fluoro-2-naphthoic aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-Naphthalene-2-Carboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment 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, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture uptake and oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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.