Description

2-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile and highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde building block. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethoxy substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients. We supply this high-purity intermediate to support innovation in drug discovery and specialty chemical development.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting CNS disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity-enhancing trifluoromethoxy group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and transition metal complexes.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) components and liquid crystals.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A valuable starting material for custom chemical synthesis services and scale-up production under cGMP conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	505084-61-7
Molecular Formula	C8H4BrF3O2
Molecular Weight	269.02 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-bromobenzaldehyde; 2-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-bromo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot. Our quality protocols are designed to support regulatory filings and ensure supply chain reliability for our global partners.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening to maintain purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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%

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