Description

2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a benzaldehyde core and a fluorinated phenoxy substituent, makes it a versatile precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in therapeutic areas requiring fluorinated compounds for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom can improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymers to introduce specific chemical functionality and alter material properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: An essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for constructing complex heterocycles and conducting structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	320423-61-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉FO₂
Molecular Weight	216.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-(4-fluorophenoxy)-; 4-Fluorophenyl 2-formylphenyl ether; 2-Formylphenyl 4-fluorophenyl ether; (2-Formylphenoxy)-4-fluorobenzene; 2-(p-Fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde; 2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde (technical grade); 2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde (98+%)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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)	≤ 20 ppm

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