Description

4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl Isocyanate is a versatile aromatic isocyanate monomer characterized by its reactive isocyanate group and electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl substituent. This combination makes it a critical building block for synthesizing advanced materials with enhanced chemical resistance and tailored performance properties. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for creating high-value intermediates, active ingredients, and functional polymers.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediates: Key precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Blocks: Used to construct ureas, carbamates, and other pharmacophores central to drug discovery programs, particularly for targets requiring lipophilicity and metabolic stability.
• Specialty Polyurethanes & Coatings: Serves as a monomer for producing polyurethane resins, coatings, and adhesives with superior weatherability, chemical resistance, and low surface energy.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Employed in the synthesis of advanced materials for display technologies and electronic applications, leveraging its ability to modify molecular alignment and dielectric properties.
• Cross-linking Agent: Functions as an effective cross-linker for polymers and resins, improving mechanical strength, thermal stability, and solvent resistance in the final product.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring novel organic reactions and creating custom chemical libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	1548-13-6
Molecular Formula	C8H4F3NO
Molecular Weight	187.12 g/mol
Synonyms	p-Trifluoromethylphenyl isocyanate; 4-Isocyanato-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-p-tolyl isocyanate; 1-Isocyanato-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 4-Trifluoromethylphenyl isocyanate; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)benzenisocyanate; Isocyanic acid, 4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ester
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl Isocyanate is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) to minimize degradation and polymerization. Due to its highly volatile and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.35 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~ 80-82°C (at 10 mmHg)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.