Description

Benzaldehyde, 3-Fluoro-4-(4-Methyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)- is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative, distinguished by the presence of a fluorine atom and a substituted imidazole ring. This unique molecular architecture makes it a high-value intermediate for the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and advanced agrochemicals. It is primarily required by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical manufacturing sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with targeted biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor research and other targeted therapies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a versatile precursor for creating libraries of fluorinated and heterocyclic compounds for screening.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or functionalizing agent for specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand Synthesis: Can be utilized to prepare complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 3-Fluoro-4-(4-Methyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)-
CAS No.	937400-07-2
Molecular Formula	C11H9FN2O
Molecular Weight	204.20 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzaldehyde; 4-(4-Methylimidazol-1-yl)-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 1-[2-Fluoro-4-formylphenyl]-4-methylimidazole; 3-Fluoro-4-(4-methylimidazol-1-yl)benzaldehyde; 937400-07-2; 3-Fluoro-4-(4-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzaldehyde, 3-Fluoro-4-(4-Methyl-1H-Imidazol-1-Yl)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols. The material is manufactured and tested to meet exacting standards suitable for pharmaceutical and research applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every batch to ensure full traceability and compliance with customer specifications.

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). Due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.