Description

(4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)- is a specialized fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which makes it a crucial intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic moieties to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the introduction of fluorine atoms can enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), improving charge transport and stability.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories to explore new fluorination reactions, cross-coupling methodologies, and as a ligand precursor in catalyst design.

Basic Information

Product Name	(4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)-
CAS No.	4232-72-8
Molecular Formula	C7H4F4
Molecular Weight	164.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5,6-Tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl; 4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene; 1-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-4-yl; Perfluoro-4-methylphen-1-yl; Tetrafluoro-p-tolyl; F4-Tolyl; (Tetrafluoro-4-methylphenyl)-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (4-Methyl-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl)- is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and process chemistry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. The compound should be kept under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation and handled in accordance with good laboratory practices for moisture-sensitive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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