Description

3-(4-Fluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-4-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring a unique fluorinated phenoxymethyl ether structure. This compound serves as a versatile and critical pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block, enabling the construction of complex molecules for advanced research and development. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to incorporate its specific fluorinated aromatic moiety into target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or requiring fluorinated aromatic systems for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atom can improve biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic components used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering physical properties like thermal stability, solubility, or refractive index for advanced material science applications.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research for developing new synthetic methodologies, cross-coupling reactions, and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the multi-step synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for high-value fragrance and flavor formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Fluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-4-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	329222-88-0
Molecular Formula	C15H13FO3
Molecular Weight	260.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methoxy-3-[(4-fluorophenoxy)methyl]benzaldehyde; 3-[(4-Fluorophenoxy)methyl]-4-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-Methoxy-3-(4-fluorophenoxymethyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-[(4-fluorophenoxy)methyl]-4-methoxy-; 329222-88-0; 4-Fluoro-α-[(4-methoxy-3-formylbenzyl)oxy]benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Fluoro-Phenoxymethyl)-4-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

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). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

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	≤ 20 ppm
Single Unknown Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 0.5%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%

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