Description

3-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzotrifluoride2-Methoxy-5-Trifluoromethyl Bromobenzene is a versatile and high-value fluorinated aromatic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents on a methoxybenzene ring, makes it a critical intermediate for introducing specific functionalities into target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients with enhanced properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring trifluoromethyl and bromo-methoxy phenyl motifs to modulate bioavailability and metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atoms contribute to improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystals used in advanced display technologies due to its polarizable structure.
• Organic Electronics: Employed in the synthesis of monomers and polymers for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductor materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom acts as an excellent handle for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) to construct complex biaryl systems.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for creating novel fluorinated polymers and functional materials with specific thermal and chemical resistance.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzotrifluoride2-Methoxy-5-Trifluoromethyl Bromobenzene
CAS No.	402-10-8
Molecular Formula	C9H6BrF3O
Molecular Weight	255.04 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzotrifluoride; 2-Methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)bromobenzene; 1-Bromo-2-methoxy-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 5-Trifluoromethyl-2-methoxybromobenzene; 2-Methoxy-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-bromotoluene; 4-Methoxy-3-bromobenzotrifluoride; 3-Bromo-4-methoxy-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2-Bromo-5-methoxybenzotrifluoride (isomer)
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Bromo-4-Methoxybenzotrifluoride adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity, identity, and impurity profiles as verified by GC, HPLC, and NMR.

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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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