Description

2-(2-Fluorophenyl)Acetaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its reactive aldehyde group and fluorine-substituted aromatic ring make it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, including potential CNS-active compounds and enzyme inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Intermediate for the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds used in high-value fragrance and flavor formulations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of fluorinated polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent for exploring new fluorination reactions and constructing diverse heterocyclic frameworks in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Fluorophenyl)Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	75321-85-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO
Molecular Weight	138.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Fluorophenyl)ethanal; (2-Fluorophenyl)acetaldehyde; 2-Fluorobenzeneacetaldehyde; 2-Fluorophenylethanal; o-Fluorophenylacetaldehyde; 2-Fluorobenzeneethanal; α-Fluoro-o-tolualdehyde (incorrect but sometimes used); 75321-85-6
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(2-Fluorophenyl)Acetaldehyde is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your critical syntheses. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and advanced chemical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, the container should be kept sealed and purged after each use to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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