Description

3-(Fluoromethyl)Fluorobenzene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of fluorine atoms and a reactive fluoromethyl group, enabling precise molecular modifications to enhance the properties of target compounds. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop new products with improved metabolic stability, bioavailability, or specific physical characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing fluorine into bioactive molecules, potentially improving drug potency, stability, and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine substitution can enhance activity and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated to create specialty polymers with enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, or unique surface properties.
• Fluorinated Surfactant Precursor: Used in the production of high-performance surfactants and surface treatment agents.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organofluorine chemistry and medicinal chemistry programs.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Fluoromethyl)Fluorobenzene
CAS No.	2267-30-3
Molecular Formula	C7H6F2
Molecular Weight	128.12 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-3-(fluoromethyl)benzene; m-(Fluoromethyl)fluorobenzene; 3-Fluorobenzyl fluoride; α,3-Difluorotoluene; 1,3-Bis(fluoromethyl)benzene (incorrect but common misnomer); 3-Fluoro-α-fluorotoluene; (3-Fluorophenyl)fluoromethane
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Fluoromethyl)Fluorobenzene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets your specific research or production requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and at a consistent, moderate temperature (recommended 15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	~1.15 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.47

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