Description

2-Fluoro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its strategically positioned fluorine and nitro substituents. This compound is essential for synthesizing complex molecules where its reactive aldehyde group and electron-withdrawing substituents enable precise chemical transformations. It is primarily required by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, including kinase inhibitors and other small molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance 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).
• Organic Electronic Materials: A building block for synthesizing fluorinated organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Employed in the production of specialized fluorinated dyes and colorants.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in Suzuki, Heck, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to construct biaryl systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	96516-29-9
Molecular Formula	C7H4FNO3
Molecular Weight	169.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-3-nitrobenzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-3-nitro-; o-Fluoro-m-nitrobenzaldehyde; 96516-29-9; 2-Fluor-3-nitrobenzaldehyd; 2-Fluoro-3-nitro-benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-3-Nitrobenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to light and air should be avoided. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0%
Melting Point	65 - 69 °C
Loss on Drying	≤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.