Description

1,2,4-Trifluoro-3-nitrobenzene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block, essential for introducing both fluorine and nitro functional groups into complex molecular architectures. Its value lies in its unique reactivity profile, enabling precise synthesis in advanced chemical manufacturing. This intermediate is critically needed by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for developing new active ingredients and high-performance compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in fluorinated drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides where the trifluoro and nitro groups enhance biological activity and stability.
• 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 for nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) reactions and in the preparation of complex ligands for catalytic systems.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Employed in the synthesis of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and properties.
• Polymer Modification: Used to incorporate fluorine into polymer backbones, improving chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,4-Trifluoro-3-nitrobenzene
CAS No.	42096-74-2
Molecular Formula	C6H2F3NO2
Molecular Weight	177.08 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-1,2,4-trifluorobenzene; 1,2,4-Trifluoro-3-nitrobenzene; 2,4,5-Trifluoronitrobenzene; Benzene, 1,2,4-trifluoro-3-nitro-; NSC 403108; 3-Nitro-1,2,4-trifluorobenzol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,2,4-Trifluoro-3-nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance 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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber-colored or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.