Description

3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile and high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), improving performance and durability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique characteristics such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and specific optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic additions, and reductive amination to construct complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	1686130-35-7
Molecular Formula	C8H3Cl2F3O
Molecular Weight	243.01 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolualdehyde; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3,4-dichlorobenzaldehyde; 3,4-Dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,4-dichloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; m-Tolualdehyde, 3,4-dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3,4-Dichloro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.