Description

2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and a trifluoromethyl group on the benzaldehyde core, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic systems to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and receptor binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity and environmental persistence profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy, thermal stability, and luminescent properties.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, or unique optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies, cross-coupling reactions, and as a ligand precursor in catalyst design.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants with enhanced lightfastness and chemical stability for high-performance applications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde
CAS No.	112641-20-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O
Molecular Weight	192.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Trifluoromethyl-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-tolualdehyde; o-Fluoro-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 112641-20-0; 2-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 99.0% (High Purity Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.