Description

2,2,2-Trifluoro-3'-(Trifluoromethyl)Acetophenone is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ketone building block. This compound is essential for introducing trifluoromethyl and trifluoroacetyl groups into complex molecular architectures, significantly altering physical and biological properties. It is primarily sought by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders, inflammation, and metabolic diseases.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Precursor: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorine substitution enhances efficacy and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a fluorinated core structure for electronic chemicals used in display and lighting technologies.
• Advanced Polymer Modification: Imparts unique hydrophobic, oleophobic, and chemical resistance properties to specialty polymers and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A versatile reagent for studying novel fluorination reactions and as a ligand precursor in organometallic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,2-Trifluoro-3'-(Trifluoromethyl)Acetophenone
CAS No.	721-37-9
Molecular Formula	C9H4F6O
Molecular Weight	242.12 g/mol
Synonyms	3'-(Trifluoromethyl)-2,2,2-trifluoroacetophenone; 1-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethanone; α,α,α,3-Tetrafluoro-α-(trifluoromethyl)acetophenone; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethanone; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl trifluoromethyl ketone; m-Trifluoromethylphenyl trifluoromethyl ketone; TFTA; 721-37-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,2,2-Trifluoro-3'-(Trifluoromethyl)Acetophenone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. We provide material with typical purities exceeding 98% (by HPLC), tailored to meet the stringent requirements of advanced R&D and scale-up processes. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every batch to ensure full traceability and compliance with your project specifications.

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 bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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