Description

3-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring fine chemical synthesis, such as pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical manufacturing, and material science, need this precise chemical scaffold to construct target compounds with specific fluorinated and aromatic properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a fluorinated biphenyl core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluoro-methylphenyl moiety enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for novel organic electronic materials, including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed to introduce specific aromatic and aldehyde functionalities into polymer chains, modifying thermal and mechanical properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl systems.
• Organic Synthesis & Academic Research: A valuable reagent for constructing complex organic molecules in research laboratories and for process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	343604-38-6
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO
Molecular Weight	214.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 4'-fluoro-3'-methyl-; 4'-Fluoro-3'-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde; 3-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)benzaldehyde; 3-(4-Fluoro-3-methylphenyl)benzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Fluoro-3-Methylphenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage or when handling opened containers to maintain purity.

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%

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