Description
4-Chloro-2-fluorobenzaldehyde (CAS No. 61072-56-8) is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde with the molecular formula C7H4ClFO, widely utilized in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. This compound features a benzaldehyde core substituted with chlorine and fluorine at the 4- and 2-positions, respectively, offering unique reactivity for electrophilic aromatic substitution and nucleophilic addition reactions. Its exceptional purity (>98%) ensures consistent performance in coupling reactions, heterocycle synthesis, and as a precursor for agrochemicals or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Packaged under inert conditions to prevent oxidation, this reagent is ideal for researchers requiring precise control over reaction outcomes. Available in quantities ranging from grams to kilograms, it is supplied with comprehensive analytical data including 1H NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS reports.
Properties
- CAS Number: 61072-56-8
- Complexity: 129
- IUPAC Name: 4-chloro-2-fluoro-benzaldehyde
- InChI: InChI=1S/C7H4ClFO/c8-6-2-1-5(4-10)7(9)3-6/h1-4H
- InChI Key: UVGYSEIWAOOIJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- Exact Mass: 157.9934706
- Molecular Formula: C7H4ClFO
- Molecular Weight: 158.56
- SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1Cl)F)C=O
- Topological: 17.1
- Monoisotopic Mass: 157.9934706
- Synonyms: 4-Chloro-2-fluorobenzaldehyde, 61072-56-8, UVGYSEIWAOOIJR-UHFFFAOYSA-, DTXSID40369284, DTXCID90320320, 642-855-8, inchi=1/c7h4clfo/c8-6-2-1-5(4-10)7(9)3-6/h1-4h, 2-Fluoro-4-chlorobenzaldehyde, MFCD00143282, 4-chloranyl-2-fluoranyl-benzaldehyde, Benzaldehyde, 4-chloro-2-fluoro-, SCHEMBL155661, 4-chloro-2-fluoro-benzaldehyde, SCHEMBL6212336, 4-chloro-2-fluoro-benzoaldehyde, BBL028278, SBB003985, STL370331, AKOS005063852, AC-3827, CS-W007528, FC64005, PS-8797, SY014851, 4-Chloro-2-fluorobenzaldehyde, AldrichCPR, DB-006750, C1597, ST50824719, EN300-126763, A806213, A833033, Z1079442614
Application
4-Chloro-2-fluorobenzaldehyde serves as a versatile building block in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly kinase inhibitors and antimicrobial agents. Its electron-deficient aromatic ring facilitates Suzuki-Miyaura and Buchwald-Hartwig couplings in ligand design. The compound is also employed in material science to develop liquid crystals and photoactive polymers. Researchers leverage its aldehyde group for Schiff base formation in catalyst development.
Safety and Hazards
GHS Hazard Statements
- H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
- H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H335 (90%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
Precautionary Statements
- P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501
Hazard Classes and Categories
- Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
- Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
- STOT SE 3 (90%)
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