Description

3-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde, 97% is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the electron-donating methoxy group and the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group, which allows for precise tuning of electronic properties in target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and specialty polymers where fluorination improves performance.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for dyes, pigments, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde, 97%
CAS No.	1214384-89-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	204.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Methoxy-2-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; 2-Trifluoromethyl-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 3-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-tolualdehyde; o-Anisaldehyde, 2-trifluoromethyl-; Benzaldehyde, 3-methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 1214384-89-0
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methoxy-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure the 97% minimum purity specification and identity are met. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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