4-Fluorobenzaldehyde

Biochemicals / Biochem-Fine Chemicals

4°C

Highly Purified

4-Fluorobenzaldehyde is a fluorinated benzaldehyde with inhibitory activity of mushroom tyrosinase. 4-Fluorobenzaldehyde is commonly used as a synthetic intermediate in the preparation of pharmaceutical compounds.

Synonyms:
NSC 68095; p-Fluorobenzaldehyde; p-Fluorobenzenecarboxaldehyde

CAS No:
459-57-4

Molecular Formula:
C7H5FO

Molecular Weight:
124.11

Purity:
≥99.5% (GC)

Appearance:
Colorless to light yellow liquid


Method for Determining Identity:
Proton NMR Spectroscopic

Melting Point:
-10°C

Boiling Point:
181 °C/760 mmHg

Density:
1.16

Related Substances:
3-Fluorobenzaldehyde: ≤ 0.1%
Benzaldehyde: ≤ 0.1%
4-Fluorobenzoic acid: ≤ 0.3%

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at RT for short-term only. Long-term storage is recommended at 4°C. Under inert atmosphere, Air Sensitive. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.