Description

Alpha,Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha'-Pentafluoro-o-Xylene is a highly fluorinated aromatic compound, specifically a perfluorinated derivative of o-xylene. This unique structure makes it a valuable and versatile fluorinated building block for advanced chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for creating novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where fluorine atoms can improve metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to develop advanced fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, leveraging fluorine's ability to enhance lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fluorinated core or side-chain component in the production of high-performance electronic display materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart chemical resistance, low surface energy, and improved thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to introduce pentafluorobenzyl-like motifs.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Used in formulations for creating hydrophobic and oleophobic surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alpha,Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha'-Pentafluoro-o-Xylene
CAS No.	312-95-8
Molecular Formula	C8H3F5
Molecular Weight	194.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; o-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 1,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzol; α,α,α,α',α'-Pentafluoro-o-xylene; o-Xylene,α,α,α,α',α'-pentafluoro-; Benzene, 1,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; Pentafluoro-o-xylene
EINECS	206-225-0

Quality Control

Our Alpha,Alpha,Alpha,Alpha',Alpha'-Pentafluoro-o-Xylene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of research and industrial synthesis. 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, well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use and stored at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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