Description

3-(2-Chloro-1,1,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for introducing specific functional groups into complex molecular architectures. Its value lies in its unique chemical structure, which combines a reactive aldehyde group with a chloro-trifluoroethoxy side chain, enabling precise synthesis in advanced chemical manufacturing. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing novel active ingredients and high-performance polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the fluorinated moiety enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving dielectric anisotropy and thermal stability.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to incorporate fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, enhancing properties like chemical resistance, weatherability, and surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic additions, and reductive amination to create complex, value-added fine chemicals.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Research: Acts as a starting material for developing new fluorosurfactants with applications in coatings, fire-fighting foams, and electronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Chloro-1,1,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	2003-15-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	238.59 g/mol
Synonyms	m-(2-Chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzaldehyde; 3-[(2-Chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethoxy)]benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-[(2-chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethoxy)-]; 3-(2-Chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzaldehyde; 1-Chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl 3-formylphenyl ether; 3-(1-Chloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzaldehyde; 3-(2-Chloro-1,1,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzenecarboxaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-(2-Chloro-1,1,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider packaging under an inert gas such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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