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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Methyl 5-fluoro-2-formylbenzoate</strong> is a fluorinated aromatic aldehyde intermediate primarily synthesized via esterification of 5-fluoro-2-formylbenzoic acid. It serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis with the molecular formula <strong>C9H7FO3</strong> and CAS number <strong>146087-56-7</strong>.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Pharmaceutical manufacturing for heterocyclic drug scaffolds.</li>
<li>Synthesis of advanced fluorinated agrochemicals.</li>
<li>Production of specialized optical brighteners.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store under inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures below 25°C. Personnel must utilize respiratory protection and chemical-resistant gloves due to potential irritation risks associated with aldehyde exposure.</p>