Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
1113049-90-3
Standard:
Chp,
6-Chloro-5-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinaldehyde (CAS 1042798-66-8, C7H3ClF3NO) is a specialized heterocyclic intermediate synthesized via Vilsmeier-Haack formylation of 5-chloro-2-trifluoromethylnicotinic acid derivatives. This high-purity aldehyde serves as a critical building block for pharmaceutical synthesis.
Store under inert atmosphere at -20°C to prevent oxidation. Handle with PPE due to potential respiratory irritancy. Not approved for direct human consumption or clinical use.