Description

1,4-Di-tert-Butyl-2,5-Bis(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Benzene is a high-purity, specialty aromatic compound distinguished by its tert-butyl and trifluoroethoxy substituents. This structure is engineered to deliver exceptional chemical stability and specific electronic properties, making it a valuable advanced intermediate for demanding synthesis. It is primarily utilized in the research and development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials, particularly where fluorinated building blocks are required. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable availability for critical global R&D and production processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by the trifluoroethoxy groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the compound's specific structure can enhance product efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core or side-chain component in the design of specialty materials for electronic displays, utilizing its rigid, substituted benzene core to influence mesomorphic and electronic properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry and catalysis research as a precursor for sophisticated ligands, benefiting from the steric bulk of the tert-butyl groups.
• Polymer Science: Functions as a monomer or additive in the production of high-performance polymers, including fluoropolymers, to introduce specific thermal and chemical resistance characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings, particularly for introducing fluorine atoms and sterically hindered motifs.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	1,4-Di-tert-Butyl-2,5-Bis(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Benzene
CAS No.	1147737-68-5
Molecular Formula	C18H24F6O2
Molecular Weight	386.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzene; 2,5-Bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-1,4-di-tert-butylbenzene; 1,4-Di-tert-butyl-2,5-bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzene; DTBTFB
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1,4-Di-tert-Butyl-2,5-Bis(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Benzene undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the stringent purity requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles as determined by techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR, is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed and away from direct light exposure to maintain stability and purity. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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