Description

3,5-Dibromobenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine substituents and a trifluoromethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, functional materials, and novel chemical entities.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of compounds with fluorine-containing bioactive motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of fluorine-based liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved performance and durability.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and high-performance resins to impart flame retardancy, chemical resistance, and altered refractive indices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to create complex biaryl and conjugated systems.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in nucleophilic aromatic substitution and metal-halogen exchange reactions to introduce functionalized aryl groups into target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dibromobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	401-84-3
Molecular Formula	C7H3Br2F3
Molecular Weight	317.90 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dibromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,5-Dibromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3,5-Dibromo(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,3-dibromo-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; α,α,α-Trifluoro-3,5-dibromotoluene; m,m-Dibromo-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3,5-Dibromobenzylidyne trifluoride
EINECS	206-930-5

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dibromobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming identity, assay, and impurity profiles to meet your specific R&D or production requirements.

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 bases. Recommended storage temperature is between 2°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.