Description

3-(2-Fluoro-3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and methoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS-active molecule research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atom enhances bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Foundation for creating specialized ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D exploring new fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate in the multi-step synthesis of complex flavors, fragrances, and dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Fluoro-3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	885962-88-9
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO2
Molecular Weight	230.24 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(2-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl)-; 2-Fluoro-3-methoxybenzophenone precursor; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde, 2'-fluoro-3'-methoxy-; 3-(2-Fluoro-3-methoxy-phenyl)-benzaldehyde; 2'-Fluoro-3'-methoxy[1,1'-biphenyl]-3-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(2-Fluoro-3-Methoxyphenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high standards required for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic methods.

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 maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon to preserve purity and stability.

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.