Description

4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzotrifluoride is a highly fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and multiple fluorine substituents, makes it a versatile intermediate for introducing perfluoroaryl groups into complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients. Its properties also lend it to applications in materials science, particularly in the creation of specialty polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing fluorinated drug candidates, enhancing metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine atoms improve efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into polymers to impart unique chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy properties.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the development of semiconductors and charge-transport materials for OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituent acts as a handle for versatile palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira).
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable reagent for studying structure-activity relationships and developing new fluorination methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	17823-46-0
Molecular Formula	C7BrF7
Molecular Weight	288.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; 4-Bromo-α,α,α,2,3,5,6-heptafluorotoluene; Pentafluorobenzotrifluoride, 4-bromo-; Heptafluorobromotoluene; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-bromobenzotrifluoride
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with global regulatory frameworks, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and highly volatile compound, secondary containment is recommended. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.9 g/mL
Boiling Point	~150-155°C

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