Description

3,3',3'',3'''-Tetrakis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzopinacole is a specialized fluorinated organic compound belonging to the benzopinacole family. This high-value chemical intermediate is significant for its unique molecular architecture, featuring four trifluoromethyl groups that impart exceptional electronic and steric properties. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and advanced materials sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex fluorinated drug candidates, leveraging the "fluorine effect" to enhance metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Advanced Material Precursor: Used in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic semiconductors where the introduction of fluorine atoms fine-tunes electronic properties and surface characteristics.
• Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for creating sophisticated, fluorinated ligands used in transition metal catalysis, enabling challenging chemical transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the discovery and synthesis of next-generation fluorinated pesticides and herbicides, where fluorine substitution can improve activity and environmental profile.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized as a unique pinacol coupling agent or a source of fluorinated moieties in multi-step synthetic routes for complex molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3',3'',3'''-Tetrakis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzopinacole
CAS No.	3870-47-1
Molecular Formula	C32H16F12O2
Molecular Weight	660.46 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,2,2-Tetrakis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethane-1,2-diol; Benzopinacol, 3,3',3'',3'''-tetrakis(trifluoromethyl)-; Tetrakis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethane-1,2-diol; 1,1,2,2-Tetrakis[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethylene Glycol; α,α,α',α'-Tetrakis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)pinacol
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Quality Control

Our production of 3,3',3'',3'''-Tetrakis(Trifluoromethyl)Benzopinacole adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your R&D and quality assurance requirements.

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). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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