Description

4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Toluene is a specialized fluorinated aromatic compound, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a trifluoroethoxy side chain, provides enhanced lipophilicity and metabolic stability, making it a valuable intermediate for research and development. This compound is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring fluorinated motifs to modulate bioavailability and binding affinity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoroethoxy group contributes to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Used in the research and production of fluorinated components for electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Serves as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine into polymer chains, enhancing properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface characteristics.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: Valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules and exploring new catalytic pathways involving aryl ethers.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Intermediate for producing surfactants, dyes, and other performance chemicals where fluorine substitution is desired.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Toluene
CAS No.	62158-89-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O
Molecular Weight	190.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)benzene; p-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)toluene; 4-Methylphenyl 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl ether; 2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl p-tolyl ether; α,α,α-Trifluoro-p-cresol methyl ether; 4-(Trifluoroethoxyl)toluene; p-Trifluoroethoxytoluene
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Quality Control

Our 4-(2,2,2-Trifluoroethoxy)Toluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.