4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS No: 455-19-6) is a key pharmaceutical intermediate used in the synthesis of APIs Fluoxetine and Fluvoxamine. This compound serves as an essential raw material in API development and synthesis. Explore detailed chemical properties, molecular data, structure information, and verified global suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors of this API intermediate on apicule.
Alternate Names: 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde, 1-Formyl-4-trifluoromethylbenzene
CAS No: 455-19-6
PubChem CID: 67996
Mol Formula: C8H5F3O
Mol Weight: 174.12 g/mol
Used in APIs: Fluoxetine and Fluvoxamine
IUPAC Name: 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde
API Intermediate Description: 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde is a colorless to yellow liquid and is a derivative of benzaldehyde, used as a pharmaceutical intermediate and reagent in organic synthesis, particularly in kinetic studies for asymmetric alcohol synthesis and the Wittig reaction. It is sensitive to air and should be stored under an inert atmosphere.
