Description

2,6-Difluoro-3-Methylbenzotrifluoride is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel compounds with tailored properties. This product is essential for research and manufacturing in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients with enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of kinase inhibitors and other small-molecule therapeutics.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms improve compound efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers and liquid crystals, contributing to materials with unique optical and electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for introducing fluorinated motifs in complex molecule construction via cross-coupling and nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Difluoro-3-Methylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	1099597-62-2
Molecular Formula	C9H5F5
Molecular Weight	208.13 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Difluoro-2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,6-Difluoro-3-methyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3-Methyl-2,6-bis(fluoranyl)-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Methyl-1,3-difluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,3-difluoro-2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,6-Difluoro-3-methylbenzotrifluoride
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Difluoro-3-Methylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or amber glass until use.

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.