Description

3-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique trifluoromethoxy and fluorine substituents, which are critical for modulating the lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electronic properties of advanced molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and trifluoromethoxy groups enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and epoxy resins to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and altered surface energy.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile building block in organic synthesis for creating complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	473917-15-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O2
Molecular Weight	208.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 473917-15-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-Fluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

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/59-77°F). 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.