Description

1,3,4,5,6,7,8-Heptafluoro-2-Naphthaldehyde is a highly fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its unique perfluorinated naphthalene core. This compound is valued for its ability to introduce significant lipophilicity, electron-withdrawing character, and metabolic stability into advanced molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the development of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting CNS disorders and oncology, where fluorine substitution can enhance bioavailability and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms to improve environmental stability and pesticidal activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated ligands and core structures in electronic display materials, contributing to improved charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated as a functional monomer to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, lower surface energy, and improved dielectric properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, condensations, and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds in advanced organic chemistry research.
• Surface Coating Additive: Imparts hydrophobic and oleophobic characteristics to high-performance coatings for textiles, electronics, and optical devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,4,5,6,7,8-Heptafluoro-2-Naphthaldehyde
CAS No.	52158-48-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₁HF₇O
Molecular Weight	282.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptafluoronaphthaldehyde; 2-Naphthaldehyde, 1,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptafluoro-; 1,3,4,5,6,7,8-Heptafluoronaphthalene-2-carboxaldehyde; Perfluoronaphthaldehyde; 2-Formyl-1,3,4,5,6,7,8-heptafluoronaphthalene; 1,3,4,5,6,7,8-Heptafluoro-2-naphthoic aldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,3,4,5,6,7,8-Heptafluoro-2-Naphthaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high-purity requirements for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including results for assay, identity, and impurity profiles (typically by GC/HPLC), is supplied with each shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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