Description

Benzaldehyde, 2-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)- is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative, distinguished by its nitro and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound serves as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of key functional groups into complex molecular architectures. It is primarily required 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 novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the biological activity of the nitro and trifluoromethoxy motifs.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for asymmetric synthesis applications.
• Fluorine Chemistry: Acts as a valuable substrate for further fluorination reactions and the study of structure-activity relationships (SAR) in fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 2-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-
CAS No.	1214385-94-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4F3NO4
Molecular Weight	235.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-nitrobenzaldehyde; 2-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Nitro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply Benzaldehyde, 2-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)- in high-purity grades suitable for research and development. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment. We adhere to a cGMP-compliant quality management system for all production and handling processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere if prolonged exposure is anticipated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.