Description

3-(Difluoromethyl)-2-Methylaniline is a versatile fluorinated aromatic amine building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a difluoromethyl and a methyl substituent on the aniline ring, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel compounds with tailored properties. This high-purity intermediate is primarily sought by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting enzyme inhibition.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the difluoromethyl group can enhance biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the creation of novel ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fluorine Chemistry Studies: A valuable substrate for investigating new fluorination reactions and the effects of fluorine substitution on chemical reactivity.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Intermediate: Potential use in synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments requiring specific aromatic amine backbones.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(Difluoromethyl)-2-Methylaniline
CAS No.	61708-25-6
Molecular Formula	C8H9F2N
Molecular Weight	157.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-3-(difluoromethyl)aniline; 3-(Difluoromethyl)-2-methylbenzenamine; 2-Methyl-3-(difluoromethyl)benzenamine; Benzenamine, 3-(difluoromethyl)-2-methyl-; 2-Methyl-m-(difluoromethyl)aniline; 3-(Difluoromethyl)-o-toluidine; 2-Methyl-3-difluoromethylaniline; 61708-25-6
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Quality Control

Our 3-(Difluoromethyl)-2-Methylaniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent quality suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids, and strong bases. This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to amber liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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