Description

2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile and high-value aromatic aldehyde building block, distinguished by its unique trifluoromethoxy and chloro substituents. This compound is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling the development of advanced materials and active ingredients. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for synthesizing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for advanced organic electronic materials, contributing to the molecular architecture of dyes, pigments, and charge-transport layers.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for developing novel chiral ligands and catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific properties like hydrophobicity or chemical resistance into specialty polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	937069-71-1
Molecular Formula	C8H4ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	224.56 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzaldehyde; 3-Trifluoromethoxy-2-chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-chloro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Chloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-anisaldehyde; 2-Chloro-3-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde; 2-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenecarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 2-Chloro-3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzaldehyde adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (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	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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