Description

3-Fluoro-2-Trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde is a high-value fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block. This compound is critical for introducing both fluorine and trifluoromethyl functional groups into advanced molecular architectures, significantly altering physicochemical properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D and process development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly in kinase inhibitors and CNS-active compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, improving dielectric anisotropy and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic additions, and reductive amination to create complex, fluorinated molecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial research exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR) in medicinal and material chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2-Trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde
CAS No.	924817-93-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4F4O
Molecular Weight	192.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Trifluoromethyl-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-o-tolualdehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; o-Trifluoromethyl-m-fluorobenzaldehyde; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-fluorobenzaldehyde; 3-Fluoro-2-trifluoromethyl-benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2-Trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and MS, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. We support cGMP and ISO standards for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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