Description

5-Fluoro-2-Formylbenzoic Acid is a versatile and high-purity aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group on a fluorinated benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) targeting various therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atom can enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized chelating ligands and organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized monomers for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for the design and synthesis of molecular probes and fluorescent tags for biochemical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Fluoro-2-Formylbenzoic Acid
CAS No.	920481-01-2
Molecular Formula	C8H5FO3
Molecular Weight	168.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Formyl-5-fluorobenzoic Acid; 5-Fluoro-2-carboxybenzaldehyde; 5-Fluorophthalaldehydic Acid; 2-Carboxy-5-fluorobenzaldehyde; 5-Fluorosalicylaldehyde-2-carboxylic Acid; 920481-01-2; 5-Fluoro-2-formyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Fluoro-2-Formylbenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle and store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

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%

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