Description

Benzaldehyde, 3-Acetyl-4-Fluoro- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate. Its molecular structure, featuring both acetyl and fluoro substituents on the benzaldehyde core, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to introduce specific functionalities into target molecules, enabling the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity, stability, and metabolic resistance.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed to create monomers for specialty polymers, including high-performance resins and engineering plastics with improved thermal and chemical resistance.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Precursor: Acts as a building block for complex fragrance molecules and other high-value fine chemicals requiring specific aromatic substitution patterns.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in university and CRO (Contract Research Organization) laboratories for methodological development and exploring new chemical spaces in organic synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 3-Acetyl-4-Fluoro- (9Ci)
CAS No.	319455-11-3
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO2
Molecular Weight	166.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Acetyl-4-fluorobenzaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-3-acetylbenzaldehyde; 1-(4-Fluoro-3-formylphenyl)ethan-1-one; 3-Formyl-4-fluoroacetophenone; 4-Fluoro-3-formylacetophenone; 3-Acetyl-4-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Benzaldehyde, 3-Acetyl-4-Fluoro- (9Ci) is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements of advanced synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Allow the container to reach ambient temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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