Description

Benzaldehyde, 4-Fluoro-2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is a specialized fluorinated benzaldehyde derivative, serving as a high-value synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluorine atom and a phenolic hydroxyl group, makes it a critical building block for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in drug discovery and the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with specific thermal, optical, or chemical resistance properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Versatile scaffold for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing complex, fluorinated aromatic compounds used in high-value fragrance creation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 4-Fluoro-2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci)
CAS No.	504414-06-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO2
Molecular Weight	154.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-hydroxy-4-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-4-fluoro-5-methylbenzaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-5-methylsalicylaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-methyl-4-fluorophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Benzaldehyde, 4-Fluoro-2-Hydroxy-5-Methyl- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.