Description

2-Chloro-4-Trifluoromethoxy-Benzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for the synthesis of advanced chemical intermediates. Its unique trifluoromethoxy and chloro substituents impart significant electronic and steric properties, making it a critical precursor for developing novel active ingredients. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries for creating next-generation products.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing properties of the trifluoromethoxy group.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly in areas requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced fluorinated organic electronic materials.
• Specialty Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter thermal stability, solubility, or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in various name reactions and coupling chemistry to construct complex molecular architectures in fine chemical production.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Trifluoromethoxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1079351-20-4
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	224.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-Trifluoromethoxy-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Chloro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Trifluoromethoxy-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 sources of ignition.

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%

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