Description

3-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block distinguished by its nitro and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering unique electronic and steric properties that are critical in advanced research and development. It is primarily needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating active ingredients, functional materials, and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a critical starting material for synthesizing fluorinated organic electronic materials used in displays and lighting.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing specialized azo dyes and pigments with enhanced color fastness and solubility properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl systems.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating functionalized aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	284047-98-9
Molecular Formula	C8H4F3NO3
Molecular Weight	219.12 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-nitrobenzaldehyde; 3-Nitro-5-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-nitro-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluoro-m-tolualdehyde; m-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluic aldehyde; 284047-98-9; 5-Trifluoromethyl-3-nitrobenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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