Description

2,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients. Its unique halogenated and fluorinated pattern offers significant potential for modulating the biological activity and physicochemical characteristics of final products.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor for the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl and chloro groups enhance lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research to develop active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for creating molecules with improved metabolic stability and binding affinity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for constructing complex organic frameworks used in electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Production: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments where halogen and fluorine atoms influence color fastness and spectral properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The aldehyde and halogen functionalities make it a valuable substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to build biaryl systems.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: Supplied to custom synthesis organizations for the development and scale-up of proprietary compounds for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	186517-27-1
Molecular Formula	C8H3Cl2F3O
Molecular Weight	243.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolualdehyde; 2,3-Dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 6-Trifluoromethyl-2,3-dichlorobenzaldehyde; m-Tolualdehyde, 2,3-dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-; Benzaldehyde, 2,3-dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 186517-27-1; 2,3-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-3-methylbenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dichloro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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