Description

1,3-Dimethyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound that serves as a high-value building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both methyl and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for creating molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the metabolic stability and lipophilicity imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorinated aromatic core enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a starting material for complex ligand systems in catalysis.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to introduce fluorine into polymer chains, improving chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of specialty plastics and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dimethyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	41818-96-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-dimethylbenzene; 1,3-Dimethyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,6-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-m-xylene; m-Xylene, 2-(trifluoromethyl)-; Benzene, 1,3-dimethyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,6-dimethyltoluene
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Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dimethyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We employ advanced analytical techniques, including GC, GC-MS, and NMR, to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5% Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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