Description

4-(Dibromomethyl)Heptafluorotoluene is a high-value, multi-functional fluorinated aromatic building block. This compound matters for its unique combination of a reactive dibromomethyl group and a highly fluorinated aromatic core, enabling precise chemical modifications and introducing significant lipophilicity and stability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infectives, where fluorine substitution enhances metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to incorporate the heptafluorotoluene moiety into novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, improving their weather resistance and biological activity.
• Advanced Material Monomer: Acts as a specialty monomer for creating fluorinated polymers and resins with enhanced chemical resistance, low surface energy, and improved thermal stability for coatings and electronic applications.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the development of fluorinated components for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to fine-tune electronic properties and improve device longevity.
• Cross-coupling Reagent: The dibromomethyl group can be utilized in various palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to build complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile scaffold in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and creating libraries of fluorinated compounds for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(Dibromomethyl)Heptafluorotoluene
CAS No.	1309602-75-2
Molecular Formula	C8H2Br2F7
Molecular Weight	387.90 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Dibromo-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzyl bromide; 1-(Dibromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Heptafluoro-4-(dibromomethyl)toluene; 2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-α,α-dibromo-α-(trifluoromethyl)toluene; 4-(Dibromomethyl)-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Perfluoro-4-(dibromomethyl)toluene
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Quality Control

Our 4-(Dibromomethyl)Heptafluorotoluene is manufactured 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 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to light should be avoided.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.