Description

3-(Trifluoromethyl)Diphenyl Ether is a specialized fluorinated aromatic ether compound. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, prized for the unique properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl group. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure or side-chain modifier in the development of specialty electronic and display materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Acts as a monomer or additive to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, altering thermal, chemical, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and other transformations to construct complex, fluorinated molecular architectures for R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trifluoromethyl)Diphenyl Ether
CAS No.	330-58-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₉F₃O
Molecular Weight	238.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethyl)diphenyl ether; 3-Trifluoromethyldiphenyl ether; 1,1'-Oxybis[3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene]; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl phenyl ether; m-(Trifluoromethyl)diphenyl ether; Phenyl 3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ether; 3-Phenoxybenzotrifluoride
EINECS	206-357-6

Quality Control

Our 3-(Trifluoromethyl)Diphenyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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