Description

1,3,5-Trifluoro-2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene is a highly fluorinated aromatic compound characterized by its unique symmetrical structure, making it a valuable and versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to impart significant lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electronic effects to target molecules, which is critical for developing high-performance materials and pharmaceuticals. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty materials industries who require precise fluorination to fine-tune product properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key fluorinated synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing trifluoromethylphenyl groups to enhance drug potency and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved environmental stability and efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, improving charge transport and thermal stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and epoxy resins to enhance chemical resistance, lower dielectric constants, and improve overall material performance.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized to create sophisticated fluorinated ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts used in cross-coupling reactions.
• Chemical Research & Development: A fundamental reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorination methodologies and creating novel fluorinated aromatic systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3,5-Trifluoro-2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene
CAS No.	363-64-4
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Mesitylene, 1,3,5-trifluoro-; 1,3,5-Trifluoro-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene; 2,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3,5-trifluorobenzene; Trifluoromesitylene; sym-Trifluoromesitylene; 363-64-4; Benzene, 1,3,5-trifluoro-2,4,6-trimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 1,3,5-Trifluoro-2,4,6-Trimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles. For customers with specific regulatory needs, we can support documentation for cGMP, ISO, or other relevant quality frameworks 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 oxidizing agents and incompatible materials. For long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere to preserve purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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