Description

3-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile aromatic trifluoromethyl derivative, recognized for its unique combination of lipophilicity and chemical stability imparted by the isopropyl and trifluoromethyl groups. This compound serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the introduction of fluorinated motifs that are pivotal for modulating the properties of target molecules. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers and agrochemical research and development teams seeking to enhance product efficacy and metabolic stability.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with improved bioavailability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated compounds for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and as a starting material for complex fluorinated aromatic systems in academic and industrial R&D.
• Specialty Polymer Modifier: Incorporated to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered refractive index in high-performance polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	49623-20-3
Molecular Formula	C10H11F3
Molecular Weight	188.19 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Isopropyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; m-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)cumene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-isopropyltoluene; (3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)propane; 3-(1-Methylethyl)benzotrifluoride; m-Cumenyl trifluoride; 3-Trifluoromethylcumene
EINECS	256-400-5

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Isopropylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profile, and physical properties is provided with each shipment, ensuring full traceability and compliance with customer specifications and REACH regulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	1.10 - 1.15 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.450 - 1.460

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