Compound Q&A
How is 3-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS: 372120-55-3) typically synthesized?
Answer
3-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde (CAS: 372120-55-3) is commonly synthesized through electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions, such as the bromination of 4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde using bromine in the presence of a Lewis acid like aluminum trichloride or iron(III) chloride. The reaction requires a fume hood for safety reasons.
About
CAS No
372120-55-3
English Name
3-Bromo-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C8H4BrF3O
Molecular Weight
253.02 g/mol
SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C=O)Br)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
MWYYNBYTVFKXSD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-28 23:22
