Description

2-Fluorobenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, combining fluorine and trifluoromethyl substituents, imparts valuable properties like enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability to target molecules. This high-purity intermediate is critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorine-containing drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the fluorine moiety improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display applications.
• Functional Material Development: Building block for polymers, coatings, and specialty chemicals requiring specific solubility and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a starting material for introducing the 2-fluorophenyltrifluoromethyl moiety into complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Fluorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	392-85-8
Molecular Formula	C7H4F4
Molecular Weight	164.10 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-fluorotoluene; 1-Fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; o-Fluorobenzotrifluoride; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)fluorobenzene; Benzene, 1-fluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; o-Fluoro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2-Fluorophenyltrifluoromethane
EINECS	206-876-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Fluorobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.33 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	~1.42

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