Description

3-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique reactivity of the aldehyde group combined with the electron-withdrawing properties of the fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, enabling precise molecular modifications. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a building block for fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, condensations, and as a substrate for developing new fluorination methodologies and catalytic processes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	204339-72-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O
Molecular Weight	192.11 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolualdehyde; 3-Fluoro-4-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-4-methylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Fluoro-4-trifluoromethyl-benzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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