Description

1,4-Dicyano-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzene is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic building block featuring both cyano and trifluoromethoxy substituents. This compound is valued for its unique electronic properties and stability, making it a critical intermediate in advanced material synthesis. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated or nitrile-containing motifs for enhanced bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group can improve lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core building block for electronic materials, contributing to the dielectric anisotropy and stability in liquid crystal displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to enhance thermal stability, chemical resistance, and specific functional properties in high-performance engineering plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a versatile synthon in academic and industrial research for constructing complex aromatic systems.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where the electron-withdrawing groups influence color and fastness properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,4-Dicyano-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	175278-16-7
Molecular Formula	C9H3F3N2O
Molecular Weight	212.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-benzenedicarbonitrile; 1,4-Bis(cyano)-2-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene; 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)terephthalonitrile; 2-Trifluoromethoxy Terephthalonitrile; 2-TFMO Terephthalonitrile; 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)-1,4-dicyanobenzene; 2-(Trifluoromethoxy)benzene-1,4-dicarbonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,4-Dicyano-2-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizing agents. The compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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