Description

2,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is a specialized fluorinated aromatic nitro compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique trifluoromethyl and nitro substituents on a dimethylbenzene backbone make it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to synthesize novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the creation of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing high-performance, light-fast organic dyes and pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl structures in medicinal chemistry.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic aromatic substitution and reduction reactions to introduce amino or other functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	261945-82-8
Molecular Formula	C9H8F3NO2
Molecular Weight	219.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2,4-dimethylbenzotrifluoride; 1-Methyl-2-trifluoromethyl-4-methyl-5-nitrobenzene; 2,4-Dimethyl-α,α,α-trifluoro-5-nitrotoluene; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-nitrobenzylidene trifluoride; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 5-Nitro-2,4-bis(methyl)benzotrifluoride; 2,4-Dimethyl-5-nitro-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 2,4-dimethyl-1-(trifluoromethyl)-5-nitro-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2,4-Dimethyl-5-Nitrobenzotrifluoride undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency, traceability, and compliance with relevant industry guidelines. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 strong bases and sources of ignition. Due to its chemical nature, it should be handled in accordance with good laboratory practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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