Description

1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block. This compound matters for its unique combination of a difluoroethyl and a trifluoromethyl group, which imparts significant lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology and central nervous system (CNS) drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance bioavailability and environmental persistence.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers and liquid crystals, where fluorinated aromatic units can modify thermal and optical properties.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of electron-transport materials for OLEDs and other electronic devices.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable substrate for studying novel fluorination reactions and developing new synthetic methodologies in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1138445-29-0
Molecular Formula	C9H7F5
Molecular Weight	210.15 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Difluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)ethylbenzene; 1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1-(1,1-difluoroethyl)benzene; (2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)(1,1-difluoroethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-(1,1-difluoroethyl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1,1-Difluoroethyl)-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every shipment to support your regulatory and R&D requirements.

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. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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