Description

2,3,4-Trifluorobenzaldehyde (CAS No. 161793-17-5) is a high-purity fluorinated benzaldehyde derivative with the molecular formula C₇H₃F₃O. This compound is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where its trifluorinated aromatic structure enhances reactivity and stability. It is characterized by its clear to pale yellow liquid appearance and a distinct aromatic odor. Ideal for researchers and scientists, our product is rigorously tested to ensure >98% purity (GC), making it suitable for demanding applications such as cross-coupling reactions, nucleophilic substitutions, and as a precursor for fluorinated heterocycles. Packaged under inert gas to maintain stability, it is supplied in amber glass bottles to prevent degradation by light.

Properties

• CAS Number: 161793-17-5
• Complexity: 151
• IUPAC Name: 2,3,4-trifluorobenzaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H3F3O/c8-5-2-1-4(3-11)6(9)7(5)10/h1-3H
• InChI Key: UQEDGFZRPSAHLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 160.01359920
• Molecular Formula: C7H3F3O
• Molecular Weight: 160.09
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1C=O)F)F)F
• Topological: 17.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 160.01359920
• Synonyms: 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzaldehyde, 161793-17-5, DTXSID90333930, DTXCID30285020, 623-702-4, uqedgfzrpsahlc-uhfffaoysa-n, BENZALDEHYDE, 2,3,4-TRIFLUORO-, MFCD00061230, SCHEMBL745181, 2,3,4-trifluoro benzaldehyde, SCHEMBL2052718, SBB003969, STK802215, TD1248, AKOS005258393, AC-3857, CS-W019551, DS-14840, SY018422, DB-023764, ST50824764, T2316, EN300-305768, Z1183458940

2,3,4-Trifluorobenzaldehyde is widely used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceuticals, including active ingredients for CNS drugs and antimicrobial agents. Its electron-deficient aromatic ring facilitates efficient electrophilic substitutions, making it valuable in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. The compound also serves as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystals and advanced materials with tailored optical properties. Researchers leverage its reactivity to introduce trifluoromethyl groups into complex molecules for enhanced bioavailability.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (89.6%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (89.6%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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