Description

Methyl 2-Fluoro-4-Formylbenzoate is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block of significant importance in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in the strategic combination of a reactive formyl group and a fluorine substituent on an aromatic benzoate ester, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine atom for improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated aromatic cores in electronic and optoelectronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for developing novel catalytic methodologies due to its distinct electronic properties.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: An essential reagent for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and introducing fluorine into complex molecular architectures.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to CDMOs (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations) for client-specific projects requiring high-purity fluorinated intermediates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Fluoro-4-Formylbenzoate
CAS No.	85070-58-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7FO3
Molecular Weight	182.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-formylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-fluoro-4-formylbenzoate; 4-Formyl-2-fluorobenzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 2-fluoro-4-formyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 4-formyl-2-fluorobenzoate; 2-Fluoro-4-(methoxycarbonyl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 2-Fluoro-4-Formylbenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Our quality control protocols include advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

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 easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.