Description

5-Fluorovaleraldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aldehyde building block, essential for introducing fluorine-containing functional groups into complex molecules. Its high reactivity makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is particularly valuable for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to enhance the metabolic stability and bioavailability of their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential antiviral and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in nucleophilic addition reactions and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds like fluorinated pyrroles and pyridines.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers and advanced materials with unique surface properties.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable substrate for methodological development in organofluorine chemistry and catalysis studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluorovaleraldehyde
CAS No.	353-14-0
Molecular Formula	C5H9FO
Molecular Weight	104.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Fluoropentanal; 4-Fluorobutyl aldehyde; 5-Fluoropentanaldehyde; Pentanal, 5-fluoro-; 5-Fluoro-1-pentanal; 5-Fluorovaleral; 5-Fluoropentan-1-al; 5-Fluoropentane-1-al
EINECS	206-525-8

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Fluorovaleraldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemical intermediates. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by GC, HPLC, and NMR, is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability for your critical synthesis workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to minimize volatility and oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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