Description

2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Benzaldehyde is a high-value aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by a benzaldehyde core substituted with a trifluoromethylphenyl group. This compound matters for its unique combination of aromaticity and the electron-withdrawing, lipophilic properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl moiety, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in areas targeting CNS disorders and oncology, where the trifluoromethyl group can enhance metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural motif contributes to the efficacy and environmental profile of the final product.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the development of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), leveraging its rigid, conjugated structure.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins designed for high-performance coatings, adhesives, or materials with specific optical or chemical resistance properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable substrate in academic and industrial research for developing new catalytic methodologies, cross-coupling reactions, and as a ligand precursor.
• Fluorinated Compound Library: Essential for combinatorial chemistry and the creation of diverse fluorinated compound libraries for high-throughput screening in drug discovery.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	84392-23-4
Molecular Formula	C14H9F3O
Molecular Weight	250.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]benzaldehyde; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde, 4'-(trifluoromethyl)-; 4'-(Trifluoromethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)benzaldehyde; 2-(α,α,α-Trifluoro-p-tolyl)benzaldehyde; 2-(4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl]Benzaldehyde is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed chromatographic data are provided for each lot, confirming compliance with customer specifications and internal standards for research and process chemistry applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.