Description

2-(Cyclopentyloxy)Benzotrifluoride is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic ether building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a trifluoromethyl group and a cyclopentyloxy substituent, makes it a versatile intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorinated aromatic core enhances bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials with unique electronic properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new fluorination and etherification pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Cyclopentyloxy)Benzotrifluoride
CAS No.	1365272-28-1
Molecular Formula	C12H13F3O
Molecular Weight	230.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Cyclopentyloxy)-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 1-Cyclopentyloxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-(cyclopentyloxy)-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; o-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl cyclopentyl ether; 2-Trifluoromethylphenyl cyclopentyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Cyclopentyloxy)Benzotrifluoride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of process chemistry and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (typically by GC or HPLC), and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and fluorides. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

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

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