3-Fluoro-4-formylbenzoic acid

• CAT Number: R038231
• CAS Number: 193290-80-1
• Molecular Formula: C8H5FO3
• Molecular Weight: 168.12
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 3-fluoro-4-formylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H5FO3/c9-7-3-5(8(11)12)1-2-6(7)4-10/h1-4H,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: GJJKOIYVMNOZSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(=O)O)F)C=O

3-Fluoro-4-formylbenzoic acid (Cat No.: R038231) is an aromatic compound featuring both a fluorine atom and an aldehyde group on a benzoic acid core. The fluorine at the 3-position and formyl group at the 4-position provide electronic modulation, making the molecule a valuable intermediate in medicinal and materials chemistry. It is commonly used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functionalized aromatic compounds. The compound’s dual reactivity supports further derivatization through electrophilic substitution and condensation reactions. For laboratory research and chemical development use only.