Description

2-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzotrifluoride is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, essential for introducing trifluoromethyl and fluorine substituents into complex molecular architectures. Its primary commercial value lies in enabling the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals with enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability. This compound is critically needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor for synthesizing modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require the trifluoromethyl group for efficacy.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in candidates targeting CNS and metabolic diseases.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a fluorinated core for developing advanced electronic display and lighting materials.
• Functional Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Imparts desirable properties like light fastness and chemical resistance in specialty dyes.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: A versatile substrate for Suzuki, Negishi, and other palladium-catalyzed coupling reactions to create biaryl structures.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial labs for exploring new fluorination methodologies and creating compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	158364-83-1
Molecular Formula	C9H6F4
Molecular Weight	190.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-xylene; 2-Fluoro-4-methyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 4-Methyl-2-fluorobenzotrifluoride; 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)fluorobenzene; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-2-fluoro-1-methylbenzene; 2-Fluoro-4-methylbenzylidene trifluoride
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Quality Control

Our 2-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent lot-to-lot performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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