Description

2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzaldehyde (CAS No. 93249-44-6) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde with the molecular formula C₈H₇FO. This compound is a valuable building block in organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. Its unique structure, featuring both a fluorine substituent and a formyl group on a methyl-substituted benzene ring, enables versatile reactivity for nucleophilic additions, condensations, and cross-coupling reactions. Suitable for use in advanced intermediates, this product is rigorously tested for purity and stability, ensuring optimal performance in demanding applications. Packaged under inert conditions to prevent degradation, it is ideal for researchers requiring precise and reliable reagents.

Properties

• CAS Number: 93249-44-6
• Complexity: 124
• IUPAC Name: 2-fluoro-5-methyl-benzaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7FO/c1-6-2-3-8(9)7(4-6)5-10/h2-5H,1H3
• InChI Key: QAWILFXCNRBMDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 138.048093005
• Molecular Formula: C8H7FO
• Molecular Weight: 138.14
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)F)C=O
• Topological: 17.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 138.048093005
• Synonyms: 2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzaldehyde, 93249-44-6, DTXSID30390961, DTXCID80341822, 624-651-0, MFCD02093762, 2-fluoro-5-methyl-benzaldehyde, BENZALDEHYDE, 2-FLUORO-5-METHYL-, 2-fluoro-5-methylbenzaldeyde, 5-methyl-2-fluorobenzaldehyde, SCHEMBL459167, SCHEMBL6211823, QAWILFXCNRBMDF-UHFFFAOYSA-N, SBB063764, AKOS010079996, AC-3844, CS-W007737, PS-9085, SY024321, DB-024284, EN300-79560, Z732814056

Application

2-Fluoro-5-methylbenzaldehyde is widely utilized as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, particularly for the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Its reactivity makes it suitable for constructing heterocyclic compounds and fine-tuning drug candidates’ electronic properties. Additionally, it serves as a precursor in agrochemical research for designing novel pesticides and herbicides. The compound’s fluorine moiety enhances metabolic stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H314 (91.1%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Corr. 1B (91.1%)

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