Description

4-(3-Fluoro-4-Methylphenyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity, specialized aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique molecular structure, featuring both a benzaldehyde core and a fluorinated methylphenyl substituent, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncology, where the fluorine atom can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine moiety to improve pesticidal activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of advanced electronic display materials, where its rigid, fluorinated structure contributes to desired dielectric anisotropy and luminescent properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to engineer specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability, chemical resistance, and specific optical characteristics.
• Organic Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a starting material for creating sophisticated ligands used in catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), facilitating more efficient and selective chemical transformations.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-(3-Fluoro-4-Methylphenyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	885964-50-1
Molecular Formula	C14H11FO
Molecular Weight	214.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(3-Fluoro-4-methylphenyl)benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde, 3'-fluoro-4'-methyl-; 3'-Fluoro-4'-methyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-carboxaldehyde; 4-(3-Fluoro-4-methylphenyl)benzaldehyde; 4-(3-Fluoro-p-tolyl)benzaldehyde; 4-(3-Fluoro-4-methylphenyl)benzenecarbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(3-Fluoro-4-Methylphenyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the exacting standards required for research and commercial scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical data is provided with each shipment to guarantee full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass until use.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.