Description

2-Fluoro-4,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde is a highly fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring multiple fluorine atoms and a reactive aldehyde group, makes it a critical intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and physicochemical properties. This specialty chemical is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing novel drug candidates, particularly in the development of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) where fluorine substitution can enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, leveraging the fluorine atoms to improve lipophilicity and target binding.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated aromatic cores in electronic materials, contributing to the thermal stability and electro-optical performance of displays and lighting.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, or altered refractive index.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex fluorinated molecules via reactions at the aldehyde group, such as condensations or reductions.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful for preparing fluorinated ligands for metal complexes used in catalysis, where electron-withdrawing groups can fine-tune catalytic activity.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1017777-37-5
Molecular Formula	C9H3F7O
Molecular Weight	260.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-4,6-xylene-α-carboxaldehyde; 4,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-4,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Fluoro-4,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-4,6-di(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-p-xylene-2-carboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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