Description

3-Fluoro-2-Formylpyridine is a versatile and high-value fluorinated pyridine derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl group and a fluorine atom on the pyridine ring, makes it an essential precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and central nervous system (CNS) active compound research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized nitrogen-containing ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Precursor: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and advanced electronic materials that require fluorinated aromatic components.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination and cross-coupling reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2-Formylpyridine
CAS No.	31224-43-8
Molecular Formula	C6H4FNO
Molecular Weight	125.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-3-fluoropyridine; 3-Fluoropyridine-2-carboxaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-2-pyridinecarboxaldehyde; 3-Fluoropicolinaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-2-pyridylcarboxaldehyde; 3-Fluoropyridine-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Pyridinecarboxaldehyde, 3-fluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2-Formylpyridine is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality systems support development from research quantities to commercial scale, ensuring reliability for your critical synthesis steps.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.