Description

2,3,4-Trifluorobenzeneyl Acetaldehyde is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is valued for its unique trifluorinated aromatic ring, which imparts desirable properties such as enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity in advanced molecular structures. It is primarily utilized by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and complex intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in drug discovery programs targeting CNS disorders, oncology, and anti-infectives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting applications.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent to create specialty polymers with specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and creating libraries of fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluorobenzeneyl Acetaldehyde
CAS No.	887586-11-0
Molecular Formula	C9H5F3O
Molecular Weight	186.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,4-Trifluorophenylacetaldehyde; 2-(2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)acetaldehyde; 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzeneacetaldehyde; α,2,3,4-Tetrafluorotoluene (obsolete); (2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)ethanal; 887586-11-0; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-ω-oxobenzeneethane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzeneyl Acetaldehyde is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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