Description

2-Fluoro-5-Methylbenzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and a fluorine atom on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific functionalities into target molecules. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in creating fluorinated bioactive molecules for oncology, CNS, and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom enhances biological activity, stability, and metabolic properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic semiconductors, charge-transport materials, and liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where the aldehyde group allows for condensation reactions to form complex chromophores.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) to construct complex biaryl systems for material and life sciences.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination chemistry and aldehyde transformations in academic and industrial R&D labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Methylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	93249-44-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7FO
Molecular Weight	138.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-5-tolualdehyde; 5-Methyl-2-fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-p-tolualdehyde; 2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzenecarbaldehyde; 93249-44-6; 2-Fluoro-5-methyl-benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Methylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting all critical quality parameters. Our commitment to cGMP principles and ISO-guided processes ensures reliable supply for demanding R&D and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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