Description

3,4-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant commercial importance. Its trifluoromethyl and dimethyl substituents confer unique electronic and steric properties, making it a valuable intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily sought after by the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients, as well as by material scientists for creating specialty polymers and liquid crystals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the lipophilicity and metabolic stability imparted by the trifluoromethyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its structural motif enhances biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a core component in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals for high-performance displays (LCDs).
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, improving chemical resistance, thermal stability, and optical properties of advanced plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other transformations to create complex, fluorinated organic molecules for research and development.
• Electronic Chemicals: Finds application in the synthesis of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and other electronic applications due to its favorable electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3,4-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	78164-31-5
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dimethyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,2-xylene; 3,4-Dimethyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3,4-Dimethyl(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,4-Xylyl trifluoride; 3,4-Dimethylbenzene trifluoride; 4-(Trifluoromethyl)o-xylene
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Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (20°C)	~1.15 g/cm³

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