Description

3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl Isocyanate is a specialized aromatic isocyanate monomer featuring a trifluoromethoxy substituent. This compound is valued for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of advanced polymers and agrochemicals, where it imparts unique chemical resistance and stability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and production specialists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance materials industries for creating novel ureas, carbamates, and polyurethane derivatives.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethoxy group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry to construct urea and carbamate linkages in drug candidates, particularly for targets requiring fluorinated motifs for improved metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Serves as a monomer for producing high-performance polyurethanes, polyureas, and coatings with enhanced chemical, thermal, and weatherability resistance.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for developing novel fluorinated compounds, materials, and catalysts.
• Liquid Crystal and Electronic Materials: Used in the synthesis of advanced fluorinated components for electronic applications and display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	55225-86-0
Molecular Formula	C8H4F3NO2
Molecular Weight	203.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl isocyanate; m-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl isocyanate; 1-Isocyanato-3-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene; 3-Isocyanatophenyl trifluoromethyl ether; α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-cresyl isocyanate; 3-Trifluoromethoxyphenyl isocyanate; [3-(Trifluoromethoxy)phenyl]isocyanate
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenyl Isocyanate is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for demanding industrial applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis, to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 2°C and 8°C (refrigerated) or as specified for specific grades. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under a dry inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as alcohols, amines, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.4 g/cm³

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