Description

3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique electronic properties imparted by the fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients. Its structural features facilitate the development of compounds with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and oncology research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Used to create fluorinated polymers and advanced organic frameworks with specific surface properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	188815-30-7
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O
Molecular Weight	192.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 5-Trifluoromethyl-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolualdehyde; m-Tolualdehyde, 3-fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 188815-30-7; 3-Fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every 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 specification results. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and scale-up applications.

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). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 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.