Description

2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione, 2,3,5-Trifluoro- is a fluorinated quinone derivative, a high-value specialty chemical intermediate prized for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the fluorine substituents. This compound is critical for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise molecular building blocks for advanced material synthesis and pharmaceutical development. It serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly for applications in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and organic electronics where its fluorinated structure is essential for modulating reactivity, stability, and biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for fluorinated drug candidates targeting CNS disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine atoms enhance lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and biological efficacy.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for electron-accepting units in organic semiconductors, dyes, and pigments for OLEDs, solar cells, and sensors.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel fluorinated ligands for catalysis, enabling new reaction pathways and improved selectivity.
• Fluorinated Polymer Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal, chemical, and surface properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for synthetic organic chemists exploring new fluorination methodologies and structure-activity relationships.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-Dione, 2,3,5-Trifluoro-
CAS No.	769-38-0
Molecular Formula	C6HF3O2
Molecular Weight	162.07 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3,5-Trifluoro-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,3,5-Trifluoro-p-benzoquinone; 2,3,5-Trifluoro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione; Trifluoroquinone; 1,4-Benzoquinone, 2,3,5-trifluoro-; 2,3,5-Trifluoro-para-benzoquinone; 2,3,5-Trifluoro-1,4-cyclohexadienedione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5-Trifluoro-1,4-benzoquinone is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality management system supports compliance with cGMP and ISO standards for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is light-sensitive (store away from light) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage to prevent decomposition. Keep away from strong reducing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to Orange Crystalline Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Reference Spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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