5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzaldehyde

CAS: 19415-51-1

Ref. 3D-FF69836

Product Information

• Name: 5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzaldehyde
• Synonyms: 2-Methoxy-5-Fluorobenzaldehyde, 3-Fluoro-6-methoxybenzaldehyde, 4-Tert-Butyl-1,1-Difluorocyclohexane, 5-Fluoro-2-Methoxybezaldehyde, 5-Fluoro-O-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde, 5-Fluoro-O-Anisaldehyde, Benzaldehyde, 5-fluoro-2-methoxy-, o-Anisaldehyde, 5-fluoro-

Description

5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzaldehyde is an inhibitor that blocks the enzyme acetylcholinesterase. It has been shown to be useful in the synthesis of a variety of drugs, including anticancer agents and antibiotics. 5-Fluoro-2-methoxybenzaldehyde is used in the industrial production of acetonitrile and can also be found in small quantities as a natural component of many fruits and vegetables. It is also used as a precursor for other chemicals, such as pharmaceuticals and pesticides. The compound is generally synthesized by condensation reactions involving benzaldehyde, acetamide, and formaldehyde. This chemical has been studied in medicinal chemistry because it can inhibit bacterial growth by binding to DNA gyrase.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 154.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₇FO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H7FO2/c1-11-8-3-2-7(9)4-6(8)5-10/h2-5H,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=CRLDWFVRQNUUSZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COc1ccc(F)cc1C=O