Description

2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, imparts significant electronic and steric properties, making it a critical intermediate for creating novel compounds with enhanced performance. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated motifs to improve metabolic stability, bioavailability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in developing advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and thermal stability.
• Organic Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), leveraging its electron-withdrawing character.
• Advanced Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer backbones to alter physical properties such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, and optical characteristics.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Research: A valuable starting material for custom synthesis projects and discovery chemistry in academic and industrial research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	60611-24-7
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O
Molecular Weight	192.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-tolualdehyde; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-Fluoro-6-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; o-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluic aldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-Fluor-6-(trifluormethyl)benzaldehyd; 60611-24-7 (CAS)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for GMP-oriented synthesis and advanced research applications.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%

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