3-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde CAS 112641-22-2

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.112641-22-2
Molecular FormulaC8H4F3NO3
Molecular Weight219.12 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

3-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde CAS 112641-22-2 chemical structure

Description

3-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS 112641-22-2), molecular formula C8H4F3NO3 and molecular weight 219.12 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Based on its molecular formula C8H4F3NO3, 3-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde contains a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic scaffold, an amide group, a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution; these features give the compound characteristic absorption bands in UV spectroscopy. The molecular weight of 219.12 g/mol is directly relevant to the identification of the molecular ion in mass spectrometry. Halogen substitution (F/Cl/Br/I) produces a distinctive isotope pattern in mass spectrometry, a valuable aid for qualitative confirmation.

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

As a certified reference material (CRM), 3-Nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde meets the metrological traceability requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 laboratories. Batch-to-batch consistency is monitored via control charts to guarantee comparable assigned values across lots.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H4F3NO3
Molecular Weight219.12 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, faint amine-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at 2-8°C, protect from light, keep sealed and dry, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure; Light-sensitive; avoid direct strong light; Hygroscopic; reseal immediately after opening; Contains ester bond; hydrolyzes under strong alkaline conditions
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)6.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1989
Halogen ContentF-containing
Nitrogen Atoms1

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