Description

1-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)-4-Trifluoromethylbenzene is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl and trifluoroethyl groups, making it a versatile building block for creating molecules with enhanced stability and specific reactivity. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing fluorine motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorination is critical for efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or dopant in the synthesis of fluorinated organic electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Advanced Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to create specialty fluoropolymers with unique surface, thermal, and chemical resistance properties.
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Useful in the design of novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis in fine chemical and petrochemical processes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Provides a platform for further functionalization in complex multi-step synthetic routes across various R&D fields.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)-4-Trifluoromethylbenzene
CAS No.	157928-43-3
Molecular Formula	C9H6F6
Molecular Weight	228.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(Trifluoromethyl)-α,α,α-trifluoroethylbenzene; 1-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenethyl; p-(Trifluoromethyl)benzyl trifluoride; (4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroethane; Benzene, 1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; Contact for additional synonyms.
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Quality Control

Our 1-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl)-4-Trifluoromethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC-MS and NMR for identity and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%, Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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