Description

2,6-Dichloro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity, specialized aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring chloro and trifluoromethoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated aromatic components used in electronic display technologies.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer backbones to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and unique optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Chemical Research: A versatile reagent for cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, and as a precursor to other functionalized benzaldehydes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	118754-54-4
Molecular Formula	C8H3Cl2F3O2
Molecular Weight	259.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-Trifluoromethoxy-2,6-dichlorobenzaldehyde; 2,6-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 118754-54-4; Aldehyde C8 H3 Cl2 F3 O2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2,6-Dichloro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency to meet the exacting standards of process chemistry and scale-up. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, is performed. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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