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Product Overview
4-Fluorobenzaldehyde (CAS 459-57-4) is a typical aromatic fluorinated aldehyde compound. It is a colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. Owning active aldehyde group and fluorine-substituted benzene ring structure, it presents excellent chemical reactivity and is widely applied as a key fine chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis, agrochemicals, perfume manufacturing, dye industry and organic research fields. Produced via advanced synthesis and rectification processes, this product features high purity, low impurities and stable batch quality. For legitimate industrial production, formulation and scientific research only.
Product Features
- High Purity: GC ≥99.0%, low moisture and trace impurities to guarantee stable reaction performance.
- Dual Reactive Structure: The aldehyde group enables condensation, reduction and oxidation reactions; fluorine atom optimizes molecular lipophilicity and chemical stability.
- Good Reactivity: Easy to react with amines, alcohols, active methylene compounds and other substances under conventional reaction conditions.
- Excellent Compatibility: Dissolves well in common organic solvents, suitable for various synthesis systems.
- Strict Quality Control: Each batch undergoes full inspection; standard COA and MSDS are available upon request.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
- Odor: Characteristic aromatic odor
- Molecular Formula: C7H5FO
- Molecular Weight: 124.11
- Melting Point: ?10 °C
- Boiling Point: 181 – 184 °C (760 mmHg)
- Density: 1.195 g/cm3 (25 °C)
- Refractive Index: n20/D 1.519
- Flash Point: 56 °C (closed cup)
- Vapor Pressure: 0.86 hPa (25 °C)
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; miscible with ethanol, methanol, ether, toluene, dichloromethane and most organic solvents
Chemical Properties
- Chemical Stability: Relatively stable under sealed, cool and dark conditions. Gradually oxidized to corresponding carboxylic acid when exposed to air and light for a long time.
- Acid-Base Character: Neutral substance in aqueous system.
- Main Reactions: Aldehyde group can undergo oxidation, reduction, aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction and imine formation; benzene ring can proceed with electrophilic substitution reactions.
- Thermal Stability: No obvious decomposition at normal temperature; volatile at high temperature.
- Incompatibility: Keep away from strong oxidants, strong bases, reducing agents and heat sources.
Applications
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Important fluorinated pharmaceutical intermediate for synthesizing antibacterial drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiovascular drugs and central nervous system medicines.
- Agrochemicals: Raw material for manufacturing high-efficiency, low-toxicity pesticides, herbicides and plant growth regulators.
- Fragrance & Flavor: Used for synthesizing synthetic fragrances and essence additives with special aroma.
- Dye & Pigment: Intermediate for producing fluorine-containing dyes and functional pigment products.
- Organic Synthesis & Research: Common building block and analytical reagent for organic synthesis experiments and fluorine chemistry research.
Usage Restriction: For industrial synthesis and scientific research use only. Strictly forbidden for illegal processing and improper application.
Storage & Transportation Instructions
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent oxidation and volatilization. Store separately from strong oxidants, strong bases and combustible materials. Keep far from heat sources, open flames and direct sunlight. Recommended storage temperature: 10 – 25 °C. Reseal containers promptly after opening.
Transportation Requirements
UN Number: UN 1989
Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Adopt leak-proof and sealed packaging. Avoid violent collision, extrusion, overturning and rain soaking during transportation. Do not transport together with oxidants, acids, alkalis, food and feed. Comply with relevant regulations for flammable liquid dangerous goods.
Operation Notes
Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles and organic vapor respirator. All operations must be carried out in a well-ventilated fume hood. Avoid inhalation of vapor and direct contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact, rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water immediately. No eating, drinking or smoking in the working area.
Regulatory Information
EINECS Number: 207-293-6
HS Code: 2913000090
Comply with international dangerous goods transportation rules and local chemical safety standards. Export products follow IATA and IMDG provisions. All transactions are limited to qualified chemical factories, pharmaceutical enterprises, agrochemical manufacturers and professional research institutions.
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