Description

4-Fluoro-2-Thiophenecarbaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated heterocyclic building block, specifically an aldehyde-substituted thiophene derivative. Its molecular structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the fluorine atom for enhanced bioactivity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Organic Electronic Materials: A starting material for synthesizing conjugated polymers and small molecules used in OLEDs, organic photovoltaics, and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and heterocyclic compound libraries.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and functional chromophores.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Thiophenecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	32431-71-3
Molecular Formula	C5H3FOS
Molecular Weight	130.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluorothiophene-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Formyl-4-fluorothiophene; 4-Fluoro-2-formylthiophene; 4-Fluorothiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-thiophene-2-carbaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 4-fluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Thiophenecarbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
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.