Description

4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for introducing the trifluoroethylbenzene moiety into complex molecular architectures. This compound is valued for its role in modulating the lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and binding affinity of target molecules in advanced research and development. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials chemists for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials. The product, CAS 1360594-78-0, is supplied under stringent quality control to ensure batch-to-batch consistency for critical synthetic applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoroethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), improving performance and stability.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers with unique thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organofluorine chemistry, catalysis, and new synthetic methodology development.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Used to construct sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1360594-78-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O
Molecular Weight	188.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)benzaldehyde; p-(Trifluoroethyl)benzaldehyde; 1-[4-(Trifluoroethyl)phenyl]methanone; Benzaldehyde, 4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-; α,α,α-Trifluoro-p-tolualdehyde; 4-(Trifluoroethyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde; (4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)phenyl)formaldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)Benzaldehyde undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Our quality assurance protocols include identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling using advanced techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for each parameter are available upon request to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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