Description

Trifluoroacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is a versatile fluorinated acetal building block, prized for its ability to introduce the trifluoromethyl group into complex molecular architectures. This compound matters for its high reactivity and volatility, making it a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to incorporate fluorine for enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing the trifluoromethyl group, which improves drug potency and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine substitution enhances efficacy and environmental stability.
• Fluorinated Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for creating specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and coatings with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in nucleophilic addition and protection/deprotection strategies in complex multi-step organic syntheses within R&D laboratories.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for exploring new fluorination methodologies and developing novel fluorinated compounds in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoroacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal
CAS No.	42415-20-3
Molecular Formula	C4H7F3O2
Molecular Weight	144.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,2-Trifluoro-1,1-dimethoxyethane; 1,1-Dimethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane; Trifluoroacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Trifluoroacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; α,α,α-Trifluoroacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; (Dimethoxymethyl)trifluoromethane; Methylal, trifluoro-
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoroacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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