Description

7-Fluoro-1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique reactivity, where the aldehyde group and the fluorine substituent on the naphthalene ring enable precise synthetic modifications. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing new fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and stability.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in display technologies.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Dye & Sensor Development: Acts as a core structure for creating fluorophores and molecular probes used in bio-imaging and diagnostics.
• Academic & R&D: A versatile reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and nucleophilic addition reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Fluoro-1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	82128-59-4
Molecular Formula	C11H7FO
Molecular Weight	174.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde, 7-fluoro-; 7-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carbaldehyde; 7-Fluoro-1-naphthaldehyde; 7-Fluoronaphthalene-1-carboxaldehyde; 1-Formyl-7-fluoronaphthalene; 7-Fluoro-1-naphthylaldehyde; 7-Fluoronaphthalen-1-ylmethanal
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Fluoro-1-Naphthalenecarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere 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.