Description

3-Fluorocinnamaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for introducing both the cinnamyl and fluorine motifs into advanced molecular architectures. Its value lies in enabling the synthesis of complex, high-value compounds with enhanced properties for research and industrial applications. This intermediate is particularly needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, including potential kinase inhibitors and anti-inflammatory agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel fluorinated pesticides and herbicides for improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A crucial reagent for constructing complex molecules via reactions like Knoevenagel condensation, Michael addition, and as a precursor to fluorinated chalcones and heterocycles.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated aromatic compounds for research into new fragrance and flavor molecules.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Development: Acts as a starting material for creating fluorinated components used in electronic display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorocinnamaldehyde
CAS No.	56578-38-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO
Molecular Weight	150.15 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluorocinnamic Aldehyde; (E)-3-(3-Fluorophenyl)acrylaldehyde; 3-Fluorobenzylideneacetaldehyde; m-Fluorocinnamaldehyde; 3-Fluorocinnal; 3-Fluorophenylacrolein; (3-Fluorophenyl)-2-propenal; trans-3-Fluorocinnamaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluorocinnamaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%

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