Description

3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-value aromatic aldehyde building block distinguished by its trifluoromethyl and methyl substituents. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling the development of advanced materials and active ingredients. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications in drug discovery, crop protection, and functional material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the design of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into polymer backbones to create materials with specific thermal, optical, or surface characteristics.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for exploratory synthesis in academic and industrial laboratories for creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	116070-39-4
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O
Molecular Weight	188.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; m-Tolualdehyde, 5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolualdehyde; 3-Methyl-5-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; 5-Trifluoromethyl-3-methylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and commercial-scale synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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