Description

3-Amino-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block featuring both an amino and a fluorine substituent. This bifunctional compound is essential for synthesizing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical intermediates. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking to introduce specific fluorinated motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for drugs targeting the central nervous system and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorescent Dye and Sensor Chemistry: Employed in the construction of fluorophores and molecular sensors due to its electron-donating amino and electron-withdrawing aldehyde groups.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Facilitates various name reactions, including Schiff base formation, cyclocondensations, and nucleophilic aromatic substitutions.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Amino-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	873697-69-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6FNO
Molecular Weight	139.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-aminobenzaldehyde; 3-Amino-2-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-m-aminobenzaldehyde; 3-Amino-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; Benzenecarboxaldehyde, 3-amino-2-fluoro-; 2-Fluoro-3-formylaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Amino-2-Fluorobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR for structural confirmation, and Karl Fischer titration for moisture content. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage and to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown 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.