Description

5-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl group and a fluorine atom on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, enables precise molecular modifications essential for developing high-value compounds. This intermediate is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialty dyes, pigments, and complex fragrance molecules.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling to create complex biaryl structures for material science.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry research programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	22062-53-9
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO
Molecular Weight	138.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-5-fluorobenzaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-o-tolualdehyde; 5-Fluoro-2-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Methyl-5-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 5-Fluoro-2-tolualdehyde; 5-Fluoro-o-toluic aldehyde; 22062-53-9; 5-Fluoro-2-methyl benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical parameters. Our production adheres to cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for your most demanding synthesis workflows.

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; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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