Description

Trifluoropyruvic Aldehyde is a highly reactive and versatile fluorinated building block, essential for introducing the trifluoromethyl group into complex molecular architectures. Its unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability. This compound is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in medicinal chemistry, material science, and fine chemical synthesis seeking to develop novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including protease inhibitors and kinase inhibitors.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and pesticides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Material Science: Building block for creating specialty polymers and advanced materials with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a versatile electrophile in nucleophilic addition reactions and as a starting material for heterocyclic compound synthesis.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable tool in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new C-F bond formation methodologies and fluorination strategies.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Material Precursor: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated components for display technologies and electronic coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trifluoropyruvic Aldehyde
CAS No.	91944-47-7
Molecular Formula	C3HF3O2
Molecular Weight	126.04 g/mol
Synonyms	2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-oxoethanal; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-oxoacetaldehyde; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-2-oxopropanal; Trifluoropyruvaldehyde; 2-Oxo-2-(trifluoromethyl)acetaldehyde; Glyoxal, 2,2,2-trifluoro-; TFPA
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Quality Control

Our Trifluoropyruvic Aldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. For customers with specific regulatory needs, we can provide support for qualification and validation processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) at recommended temperatures between 2°C and 8°C to minimize decomposition and volatility. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, the container should be kept sealed and allowed to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent moisture ingress and pressure buildup. Store away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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