Description

2-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde, 97% is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its unique trifluoromethyl and fluoro substituents, which are critical for modulating the physicochemical properties of target molecules, such as metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Building block for the development of novel agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the stability imparted by the fluorine atoms.
• Precursor for liquid crystal materials and advanced organic electronic compounds due to its aromatic core and substituent pattern.
• Used in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies to explore fluorination effects.
• Starting material for the preparation of ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Research chemical in academic and industrial laboratories for developing new fluorination methodologies and cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde, 97%
CAS No.	1373920-67-2
Molecular Formula	C9H6F4O2
Molecular Weight	222.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-5-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-fluoro-5-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-5-methoxy-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-tolualdehyde; 1373920-67-2; 5-Methoxy-2-fluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-5-methoxy-3-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-5-Methoxy-3-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde, 97% is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the specified standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 and should be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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.