Description

2-Ethyl-6-Fluoro-Benzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and a fluorine atom on the benzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key starting material for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where the fluorine atom enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the fluorine substituent to improve pesticidal activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic electronic materials, contributing to the performance of displays and lighting technologies.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex fluorinated aromatic compounds for specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aldehyde group and aromatic ring make it a suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form more complex biaryl structures.
• Academic & Contract Research: Utilized in research laboratories for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organofluorine chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2-Ethyl-6-Fluoro-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	929022-03-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9FO
Molecular Weight	152.17 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Fluoro-2-ethylbenzaldehyde; 2-Ethyl-6-fluorobenzaldehyde; 1-Ethyl-3-fluoro-2-formylbenzene; 2-Fluoro-6-ethylbenzaldehyde; (2-Ethyl-6-fluorophenyl)methanal; 929022-03-7; 6-Fluoro-o-ethylbenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-Ethyl-6-Fluoro-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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