Description

2,3,4-Trifluorobenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant commercial interest. Its unique structure, featuring both trifluoromethyl and multiple fluorine substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in the synthesis of complex molecules requiring specific fluorine substitution patterns for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms can dramatically enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials (LCs): Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals, which are essential for high-performance displays due to their low viscosity and high stability.
• Organic Electronics: Acts as a precursor for electron-transport materials and semiconductors used in OLEDs, organic photovoltaics, and field-effect transistors (OFETs).
• Specialty Polymers & Coatings: Incorporated into polymers to impart valuable characteristics such as chemical resistance, low surface energy, and enhanced thermal stability.
• Fluorinated Surfactants & Lubricants: Used to create specialty surfactants and high-performance lubricants that are stable under extreme conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4-Trifluorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	393-01-1
Molecular Formula	C7H2F6
Molecular Weight	200.08 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,3,4-trifluorobenzene; 2,3,4-Trifluoro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; Benzene, 2,3,4-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)-; α,α,α,2,3,4-Hexafluorotoluene; 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzylidene trifluoride; (2,3,4-Trifluorophenyl)trifluoromethane; Hexafluorotoluene, 2,3,4-trifluoro derivative
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Quality Control

Our 2,3,4-Trifluorobenzotrifluoride is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting requirements of our global clientele. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.55 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~145-148°C

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