Description

3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring a reactive aldehyde group and a fluorinated phenoxy moiety, making it a versatile precursor for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging the fluorophenoxy group for enhanced bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic components used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce fluorinated aromatic units into polymer backbones, altering thermal stability, solubility, and optical properties.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Utilized to create specialized ligands for transition metal catalysts used in cross-coupling and other asymmetric reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorinated organic compounds and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	65295-61-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉FO₂
Molecular Weight	216.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(4-fluorophenoxy)-; 4-Fluorophenyl 3-formylphenyl ether; 3-Formyldiphenyl ether, 4'-fluoro-; 65295-61-6; m-(p-Fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde; 3-(p-Fluorophenoxy)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(4-Fluorophenoxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specification results. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and process development applications.

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 (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.