Description

4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a formyl group and a fluorine atom on the methylbenzene ring, makes it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is particularly valuable for pharmaceutical research, agrochemical development, and the synthesis of specialty materials, where its reactivity and fluorine substitution are leveraged to modulate biological activity and material characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a fluorinated aromatic moiety to enhance metabolic stability, bioavailability, or receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom contributes to improved efficacy and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, where fluorine substitution fine-tunes electronic properties and stability.
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the manufacture of complex dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals that benefit from its specific aromatic substitution pattern.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, imparting specific chemical resistance or thermal properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination chemistry and developing novel synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	63082-45-1
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO
Molecular Weight	138.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-4-fluorobenzaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-o-tolualdehyde; 4-Fluoro-2-methylbenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Methyl-4-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-2-tolualdehyde; 4-Fluoro-2-methyl-benzaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-2-toluic aldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-2-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each 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 every shipment. We are committed to meeting the stringent requirements of our global customers in regulated industries.

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 light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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