Description

3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl is a high-value fluorinated aromatic building block, distinguished by its unique substitution pattern. This compound is essential for introducing both fluorine and trifluoromethyl groups into target molecules, significantly altering their electronic properties, lipophilicity, and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the synthesis of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A key synthon for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in oncology, CNS, and antiviral research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine motifs enhance bioactivity and environmental persistence.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials requiring specific fluorinated aromatic units.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new reactions and constructing complex molecular architectures in medicinal chemistry.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Useful for synthesizing fluorinated ligands for catalysis and molecular recognition applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluoro-5-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenyl
CAS No.	302912-19-2
Molecular Formula	C7H4F4
Molecular Weight	164.10 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)fluorobenzene; m-Fluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluorotoluene; 3-Fluoro-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Fluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluorotoluene; 1-Fluoro-3-trifluoromethylbenzene; 3-Trifluoromethylfluorobenzene; Benzene, 1-fluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-
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Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for all our fluorinated intermediates. Production follows cGMP guidelines where applicable, and each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets exacting purity standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical synthesis workflows.

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 oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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