Description

2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block distinguished by the presence of a fluorine atom on the benzene ring. This fluorinated intermediate is crucial for introducing specific electronic and steric properties into target molecules, enabling advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for constructing complex fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including potential candidates for central nervous system (CNS) drugs and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic cores used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the creation of specialized dyes and pigments with improved lightfastness and color properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki-Miyaura coupling for constructing biaryl structures.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the controlled synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for high-value fragrance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	446-52-6
Molecular Formula	C7H5FO
Molecular Weight	124.11 g/mol
Synonyms	o-Fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-; ortho-Fluorobenzaldehyde; FA; 2-FBA; 2-Fluorobenzencarbonal
EINECS	207-172-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is 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 material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or when opening sealed containers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%

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