Description

3-Fluoro-5-Iodobenzaldehyde is a versatile halogenated benzaldehyde derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and iodine substituents, makes it a valuable precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, particularly for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), liquid crystal materials, and functional ligands for catalysis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, especially in kinase inhibitor and CNS-active molecule research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides requiring specific halogenated aromatic cores.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorine- and iodine-containing mesogens and electron-transport materials in display technologies.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed in the synthesis of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, including cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for Suzuki, Sonogashira, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Used in the synthesis of monomers for specialty polymers and advanced organic frameworks with specific optoelectronic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-5-Iodobenzaldehyde
CAS No.	914636-93-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4FIO
Molecular Weight	250.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodo-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-5-iodo-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-5-iodo-; 3-Fluoro-5-iodobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-5-iodobenzenecarboxaldehyde; 3-F-5-I-BzH; 914636-93-4 (CAS)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-5-Iodobenzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support our customers in regulated industries.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%
Water Content (KF)	< 0.5%

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