| Bioactivity | 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde is an active compound, and can be used for the synthesis of 2,3-di- and 2,2,3-trisubstituted-3-methoxycarbonyl-γ-butyrolactones. 2,3-di- and 2,2,3-trisubstituted-3-methoxycarbonyl-γ-butyrolactones are potent antitumor agents[1]. |
| Name | 3-(Trifluoromethyl)benzaldehyde |
| CAS | 454-89-7 |
| Formula | C8H5F3O |
| Molar Mass | 174.12 |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |
| Reference | [1]. Le Floch C, et al. Synthesis of 2,3-di- and 2,2,3-trisubstituted-3-methoxycarbonyl-γ-butyrolactones as potent antitumor agents. Eur J Med Chem. 2015 Jan 7;89:654-70. |