Description

β-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Styrene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound featuring a trifluoromethoxy substituent, serving as a high-value chemical intermediate. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, which combines electron-withdrawing groups to enable precise reactivity in advanced synthesis. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, particularly in the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, especially those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in developing novel herbicides and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the nitro and trifluoromethoxy functional groups.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of specialty polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for Michael addition reactions and other nitro-olefin chemistry to create diverse chemical libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a scaffold for creating novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Styrene
CAS No.	206559-72-0
Molecular Formula	C9H6F3NO3
Molecular Weight	233.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-1-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]ethene; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-β-nitrostyrene; (E)-1-Nitro-2-[4-(trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]ethene; 1-(4-Trifluoromethoxyphenyl)-2-nitroethylene; β-Nitro-4-trifluoromethoxystyrene; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)styrene, β-nitro-; (2-Nitroethenyl)-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-Nitro-4-(Trifluoromethoxy)Styrene is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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