Description

4-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzotrifluoride is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block characterized by its unique trifluoromethyl and alkoxy substituents. This compound is critical for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into advanced molecular architectures, enabling the fine-tuning of material characteristics and biological activity. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the synthesis of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for introducing lipophilic and electron-withdrawing groups.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced pesticides and herbicides where the fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific chemical resistance, thermal stability, or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to construct complex, multi-functional aromatic systems in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	1233541-64-4
Molecular Formula	C9H8F4O
Molecular Weight	208.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Fluoro-4-ethoxybenzotrifluoride; 1-Ethoxy-4-(trifluoromethyl)-2-fluorobenzene; 4-Ethoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-fluorotoluene; 2-Fluoro-4-ethoxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 4-Ethoxy-2-fluorobenzyl trifluoride; 2-Fluoro-4-ethoxybenzylidene trifluoride; 1-Ethoxy-2-fluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Ethoxy-2-Fluorobenzotrifluoride adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques (HPLC, GC, NMR) to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.