Description

4-Fluoro-1,2-Bis-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, distinguished by its unique substitution pattern. This compound is critical for introducing trifluoromethyl and fluorine groups into advanced molecular architectures, significantly altering electronic properties and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by R&D and process chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where fluorine substitution enhances bioactivity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, improving charge transport and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to create complex, multi-fluorinated compounds.
• Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Additive: Investigated for use in next-generation electrolyte formulations to improve battery performance and safety at high voltages.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Fluoro-1,2-Bis-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1092349-75-1
Molecular Formula	C8H3F7
Molecular Weight	232.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-4-fluorobenzene; 4-Fluoro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-o-xylene; 4-Fluoro-1,2-di(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 4-Fluoro-o-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 1-Fluoro-3,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)fluorobenzene; F-BTFMB
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Quality Control

Our 4-Fluoro-1,2-Bis-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates under cGMP and ISO 9001 guidelines.

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 bases and incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specification

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

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