Description

2-Chloro-4-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated benzaldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional reactivity, where the aldehyde group and halogen substituents enable precise molecular construction. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules containing fluorinated and chlorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the halogen atoms for bioactivity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated components used in electronic display technologies.
• Organic Ligand Preparation: Utilized to create specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical & Dye Intermediate: Employed in the production of complex dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory research in synthetic organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Fluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	84194-36-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClFO
Molecular Weight	158.56 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Fluoro-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzene-1-carbaldehyde; 4-Fluoro-o-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4-fluorophenyl aldehyde; 2-Chloro-4-fluorobenzaldehyde (CFBA); Benzenecarboxaldehyde, 2-chloro-4-fluoro-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Fluorobenzaldehyde 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 to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 44 °C
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.