Description

3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethylaniline is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic amine building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a versatile scaffold for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it serves as a key intermediate for active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethylaniline is a versatile intermediate prized for its structural features. Its primary applications include:

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and other therapeutic areas.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom and amine group enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as a key intermediate in the production of high-performance, light-fast dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Incorporated into polymer backbones to modify thermal stability, solubility, and electronic properties for advanced materials.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for medicinal chemistry, process chemistry, and material science research in both academic and industrial settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethylaniline
CAS No.	27760-78-7
Molecular Formula	C8H10FN
Molecular Weight	139.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-3-fluoroaniline; 3-Fluoro-2,6-dimethylbenzenamine; 3-Fluoro-2,6-xylidine; Benzenamine, 3-fluoro-2,6-dimethyl-; 2-Amino-1,3-dimethyl-5-fluorobenzene; 3-Fluoro-2,6-dimethylphenylamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Fluoro-2,6-Dimethylaniline is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the demanding requirements of synthesis and scale-up. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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