Description

3,4-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Bromobenzene is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound is essential for introducing both halogen and fluorine functionalities into advanced molecular architectures, enabling precise tuning of electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for the synthesis of complex active ingredients and specialty polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced bioavailability and target binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves compound efficacy and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Catalyst & Ligand Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, facilitating novel cross-coupling reactions.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart unique chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & R&D: A versatile reagent in research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules via Suzuki, Stille, or other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Bromobenzene
CAS No.	320-29-6
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrF6
Molecular Weight	293.01 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-3,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 4-Bromo-o-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl bromide; Bromo-3,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; (3,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)bromide
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)Bromobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for advanced synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if prolonged storage is anticipated to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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