Description

3,5-Diaminobenzotrifluoride is a key aromatic diamine building block distinguished by its trifluoromethyl substituent, offering unique electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for synthesizing advanced materials where thermal stability, chemical resistance, and specific electronic characteristics are required. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for creating high-performance intermediates, ligands, and functional monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a trifluoromethylphenyl moiety to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved lipophilicity and target activity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing high-performance polyimides, polyamides, and epoxy resins with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Ligand & Catalyst Design: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel chelating ligands for catalysis, leveraging the electron-withdrawing effect of the CF3 group.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments, including those for optical applications and liquid crystal displays.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and materials in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Diaminobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	368-53-6
Molecular Formula	C7H7F3N2
Molecular Weight	176.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)aniline; 3,5-Diamino-alpha,alpha,α-trifluorotoluene; 1,3-Diamino-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,5-Diaminobenzotrifluoride; 3,5-Diamino-1-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzenediamine; Benzenamine, 3,5-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; α,α,α-Trifluoro-3,5-diaminotoluene
EINECS	206-709-6

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Diaminobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and materials for regulated industries.

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, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to beige crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	92 - 96 °C
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.