Description

2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde building block characterized by its unique methoxy and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is essential for synthesizing advanced intermediates in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research, where its fluorine-containing moiety imparts desirable metabolic stability and lipophilicity to target molecules. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and crop protection industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring fluorinated compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into specialty polymers to modify thermal stability, chemical resistance, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, condensations, and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, leveraging its benzaldehyde core structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde
CAS No.	886500-13-6
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O3
Molecular Weight	220.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-4-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 4-Trifluoromethoxy-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde is manufactured under a strict quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Our products are supported by comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant ISO and cGMP guidelines where applicable to guarantee supply consistency and traceability for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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