Description

3,3'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-4,4'-Dinitrobiphenyl is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound, distinguished by its unique biphenyl core substituted with electron-withdrawing nitro and trifluoromethyl groups. This structure makes it a valuable high-performance intermediate for advanced material synthesis, offering exceptional thermal and chemical stability. It is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds 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 environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor for fluorinated components in electronic display materials, contributing to improved dielectric anisotropy and thermal properties.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into high-performance polymers and epoxy resins to impart enhanced chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a ligand precursor in catalytic systems due to its electron-deficient aromatic rings.
• Energetic Materials Research: Investigated as a component in the formulation of advanced, thermally stable energetic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-4,4'-Dinitrobiphenyl
CAS No.	363-95-1
Molecular Formula	C14H6F6N2O4
Molecular Weight	380.21 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Dinitro-3,3'-bis(trifluoromethyl)biphenyl; 3,3'-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-4,4'-dinitro-1,1'-biphenyl; 4,4'-Dinitro-α,α,α,α',α',α'-hexafluoro-m-xylene; BTFMB; DNBTFMB; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-dinitro-3,3'-bis(trifluoromethyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3,3'-Bis(Trifluoromethyl)-4,4'-Dinitrobiphenyl adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and elemental analysis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for industrial and research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases. The container should be kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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