Description

2-Formyl-5-(Methylsulphonyl)Benzotrifluoride, 4-Formyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl Methyl Sulphone is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its trifluoromethyl and methylsulfonyl substituents. This compound is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into advanced molecular architectures, enabling the development of materials with enhanced performance. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

This versatile chemical intermediate serves as a key precursor in several high-tech synthesis pathways. Its primary applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Core building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the trifluoromethyl group for improved bioavailability and stability.
• Advanced Material Development: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and exploring new chemical spaces in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Formyl-5-(Methylsulphonyl)Benzotrifluoride, 4-Formyl-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl Methyl Sulphone
CAS No.	1215310-75-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6F3O3S
Molecular Weight	266.20 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Formyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl methyl sulfone; 5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-formylbenzotrifluoride; 2-Trifluoromethyl-4-formylphenyl methyl sulfone; Methyl 4-formyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl sulfone; 4-(Methylsulfonyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 1215310-75-0; 4-Formyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolyl methyl sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Formyl-5-(Methylsulphonyl)Benzotrifluoride adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request, providing full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

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.