Description

[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)Ethyl]Benzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a perfluorinated ethyl side chain, provides exceptional stability and specific reactivity, making it a critical intermediate for demanding applications. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality fluorinated precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by fluorine atoms.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the introduction of trifluoromethyl groups enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a fluorinated core or side-chain component in the synthesis of high-performance electronic materials for displays and lighting.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to improve chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a versatile building block in cross-coupling reactions and for introducing fluorinated motifs into complex molecular architectures.
• Surface Treatment & Coatings: Used in formulations to create low-surface-energy, oil- and water-repellent coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	[2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)Ethyl]Benzene
CAS No.	3142-78-7
Molecular Formula	C9H5F6
Molecular Weight	218.13 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzyl Fluoride; (1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoro-2-phenyl-2-propyl) Fluoride; 1-Phenyl-2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethane; Benzene, [2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]-; Hexafluorocumyl Fluoride; α-Fluorohexafluorocumene; (Perfluorocumyl) Fluoride
EINECS	221-555-5

Quality Control

Every batch of [2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-(Trifluoromethyl)Ethyl]Benzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and FTIR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the stringent requirements of our industrial and research partners. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Due to its fluoride/strong alkali chemical property, ensure segregation from basic compounds to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 1.0% total

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