4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde

It is sensitive to air and should be stored under an inert atmosphere. 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde is a colorless to yellow liquid and is derived from benzaldehyde, used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in kinetic studies for asymmetric alcohol synthesis and the Wittig reaction.

CAS No 455-19-6
Molecular Formula C8H5F3O
Molecular Weight 174.12 g/mol
Synonyms 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde

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