Description

4-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic intermediate of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the isopropyl group's steric and electronic properties with the trifluoromethyl group's high stability and lipophilicity. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Imparts unique properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability when incorporated into high-performance polymer chains.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in various name reactions and cross-coupling chemistry for introducing the isopropylbenzotrifluoride moiety.
• Research & Development: Essential compound in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic pathways and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	32445-99-1
Molecular Formula	C10H11F3
Molecular Weight	188.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isopropyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; p-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)cumene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-p-cymene; (4-Trifluoromethylphenyl)propane; p-Cymene, α,α,α-trifluoro-; 4-(1-Methylethyl)benzotrifluoride
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Quality Control

Our 4-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.455
Density (20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL

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