Description

1-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-1,3-Butanedione is a high-purity, specialized fluorinated diketone building block. This compound matters for its unique trifluoromethylated β-diketone structure, which is critical for synthesizing advanced heterocyclic compounds and metal-chelating ligands. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex heterocycles, such as pyrazoles and isoxazoles, for drug discovery programs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to incorporate the trifluoromethyl group into novel pesticide and herbicide candidates, enhancing their biological activity and metabolic stability.
• Coordination Chemistry & Catalysis: Serves as a versatile ligand precursor for transition metals, forming complexes used in catalytic processes and materials science.
• Advanced Material Development: Employed in the research and development of fluorinated organic electronic materials and specialty polymers.
• Chemical Research (Academic/Industrial): A valuable reagent for methodological studies in fluorination chemistry and the construction of complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-1,3-Butanedione
CAS No.	71712-91-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₁F₃O₄
Molecular Weight	276.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl Trifluoroacetyl Ketone; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)butane-1,3-dione; 1,3-Butanedione, 1-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-4,4,4-trifluoro-; 3,5-Dimethoxybenzoyltrifluoroacetone; DMBA-TFA; TFADMB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)-4,4,4-Trifluoro-1,3-Butanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC-MS, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided to guarantee consistency and reliability for your critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.