Description

5-[3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl]-2-Furaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals due to the unique electronic properties imparted by the trifluoromethoxy group. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the life sciences and specialty chemical sectors for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Key intermediate in the synthesis of novel pharmaceutical candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory research.
• Building block for agrochemicals, including herbicides and fungicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances bioavailability and stability.
• Precursor in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.
• Versatile starting material for catalysis and ligand synthesis in fine chemical manufacturing.
• Used in academic and industrial R&D for exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl]-2-Furaldehyde
CAS No.	306935-96-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₇F₃O₃
Molecular Weight	256.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-2-furancarboxaldehyde; 2-Furaldehyde, 5-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-; 5-(3-Trifluoromethoxyphenyl)furfural; 5-(3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde; 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzene-1,5-dicarboxaldehyde (related); Furan-2-carbaldehyde, 5-[3-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]-
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-[3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl]-2-Furaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profile by HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.