Description

3-Methylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block, also known by its CAS number 401-79-6. Its trifluoromethyl group imparts unique properties such as enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring trifluoromethylated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the CF3 group improves biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the production of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting technologies.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a building block for complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Used in the synthesis of specialty dyes and pigments where fluorine substitution is required for color fastness and performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	401-79-6
Molecular Formula	C8H7F3
Molecular Weight	160.14 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-xylene; 1-Methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; m-Methylbenzotrifluoride; m-(Trifluoromethyl)toluene; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)toluene; m-Xylyl fluoride; m-Tolyl trifluoromethane; 3-Trifluoromethyltoluene
EINECS	206-936-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (20°C)	1.18 - 1.20 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.444

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