Description

3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is a versatile fluorinated aromatic aldehyde building block, essential for introducing the trifluoromethylphenyl moiety into complex molecular architectures. Its primary value lies in enabling the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals, where the CF3 group is critical for modulating biological activity, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability. This high-purity intermediate is particularly sought after by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially in kinase inhibitors, anti-inflammatory agents, and central nervous system (CNS) drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated mesogens and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into polymers to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or unique optical characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, condensations, and reductive amination to create complex, fluorinated organic molecules for research.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with enhanced performance properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	951232-01-2
Molecular Formula	C9H7F3O
Molecular Weight	188.15 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-methylbenzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzaldehyde; 3-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolualdehyde; 4-Formyl-2-methylbenzotrifluoride; 2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde; 2-Methyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-tolualdehyde; p-(Trifluoromethyl)-m-tolualdehyde; 951232-01-2
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Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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.