Description

2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for introducing specific fluorine-containing motifs into target molecules, which can dramatically alter their physicochemical properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients, where its unique substitution pattern enables precise molecular design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitor and CNS-active molecule research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorination enhances bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display and lighting materials, improving performance and durability.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex organic frameworks in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Development: Used to synthesize dyes with improved lightfastness and unique chromatic properties for high-end applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1369504-59-5
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	208.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 6-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-anisaldehyde; o-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoroanisaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support custom synthesis and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements, from research quantities to commercial scale.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.