4-Fluorobenzaldehyde

4-Fluorobenzaldehyde is an aromatic compound consisting of a benzene ring substituted with a formyl group (-CHO) at the first position and a fluorine atom at the para (4th) position. It is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis, including the preparation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes. The presence of the fluorine atom can influence the molecule’s reactivity and stability, making it valuable in medicinal chemistry.