Description

3-Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile and high-value aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its unique combination of chloro and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced molecules where electronic and steric properties must be precisely tuned. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to construct advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, contributing to the molecular architecture of dyes, pigments, and charge-transport layers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Suzuki, Heck, and other cross-coupling reactions to create complex, functionalized biaryl systems.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialty polymers, imparting specific thermal and chemical resistance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	83279-38-3
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	224.56 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-Trifluoromethoxy-3-chlorobenzaldehyde; 3-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-anisaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-chloro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 83279-38-3; 3-Chloro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Chloro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with customer specifications and relevant industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon). Keep away from strong bases and fluorides.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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