Description

2,4,6-Trifluorobenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant industrial importance. Its unique structure, featuring both trifluoromethyl and fluorine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce fluorine atoms to enhance product properties such as metabolic stability, lipophilicity, and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine substitution improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor for fluorinated liquid crystals used in display technologies.
• Polymer & Material Science: Intermediate for creating fluorinated polymers, coatings, and advanced materials with enhanced chemical resistance and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trifluorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	122030-04-0
Molecular Formula	C7H2F6
Molecular Weight	200.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,4,6-Trifluoro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; α,α,α,2,4,6-Hexafluorotoluene; Hexafluorotoluene, 2,4,6-trifluoro-; Benzene, 1,3,5-trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3,5-trifluorobenzene; TFTB
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trifluorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply consistency and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as strong bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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