Description

(Z)-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Nitro-Prop-1-Ene is a high-value fluorinated nitroalkene building block, prized for its unique reactivity profile in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters because it enables the efficient introduction of both trifluoromethyl and nitro functional groups, which are critical motifs in the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) containing trifluoromethyl groups, which enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the CF3 group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing novel fluorinated polymers with unique surface properties and chemical resistance.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael addition reactions, cycloadditions, and other transformations to create complex, fluorinated molecular architectures.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemical Precursor: Used in the synthesis of fluorinated components for display technologies and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Nitro-Prop-1-Ene
CAS No.	371-96-0
Molecular Formula	C3H2F3NO2
Molecular Weight	141.05 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-1-Nitro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-nitro-1-propene (Z)-; (Z)-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-nitroprop-1-ene; 1-Nitro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene; 3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-nitropropene; (Z)-3,3,3-Trifluoronitropropene; Trifluoronitropropene; TFPNO
EINECS	206-741-5

Quality Control

Our (Z)-3,3,3-Trifluoro-1-Nitro-Prop-1-Ene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and isomeric integrity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
(Z)-Isomer Content (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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