Description

3-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing lipophilicity and metabolic stability into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of fluorine-containing drugs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its unique electronic properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to create complex, multi-substituted aromatic systems for various R&D applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	1204296-09-2
Molecular Formula	C9H6F4
Molecular Weight	190.14 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-2-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Fluoro-4-methyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2-Methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)fluorobenzene; 4-Methyl-3-fluorobenzotrifluoride; α,α,α-Trifluoro-3-fluoro-4-methyltoluene; 3-Fluoro-4-methylbenzylidynetrifluoride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-4-Methylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical quality attributes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

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.