Description

Benzaldehyde, 3,5-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)- is a highly functionalized aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its unique combination of fluorine and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling the development of advanced materials and active ingredients with enhanced performance characteristics. It is primarily sought after by R&D and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel fluorinated compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the creation of fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders, anti-inflammatory agents, and oncology therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated organic semiconductors and liquid crystal molecules for high-performance display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter surface properties, enhance chemical resistance, and improve thermal stability.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated aromatic systems with applications in sensors, coatings, and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzaldehyde, 3,5-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-
CAS No.	916155-26-5
Molecular Formula	C8H3F5O2
Molecular Weight	226.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Difluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3,5-difluorobenzaldehyde; 3,5-Difluoro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3,5-difluoro-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2,6-Difluoro-4-formylphenyl trifluoromethyl ether; 4-Formyl-2,6-difluorophenyl trifluoromethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our production of Benzaldehyde, 3,5-Difluoro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)- adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical synthesis workflows. Every lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, generated using validated analytical methods including GC, HPLC, and NMR. We maintain full traceability and are committed to meeting the exacting standards required for pharmaceutical and advanced material applications.

Storage

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

Specification

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

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