Description

2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Benzenecarbaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a trifluoromethylphenoxy substituent. This compound is valued for its unique electronic properties and structural motif, which are critical for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting CNS disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic compounds for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce aldehyde functionality and fluorinated aromatic units into polymer backbones for specialty resins and high-performance plastics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research in developing new catalytic reactions and complex organic molecules.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for creating novel aromatic compounds in specialty chemical applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Benzenecarbaldehyde
CAS No.	408369-24-4
Molecular Formula	C14H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	266.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]benzaldehyde; 2-(3-Trifluoromethylphenoxy)benzaldehyde; 2-(alpha,alpha,α-Trifluoro-m-tolyloxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]-; m-Trifluoromethylphenyl 2-formylphenyl ether; 2-Formylphenyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]Benzenecarbaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets exacting customer specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area 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 such as nitrogen or argon to preserve stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white 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	< 20 ppm

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