Description

2,4-Difluoro-1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its unique substitution pattern, which provides a sterically hindered and electronically tuned scaffold for constructing complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic cores for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Active Ingredient Development: Used in research to create novel herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the difluoro and trimethyl groups influence biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for sophisticated ligands in catalysis, especially in cross-coupling and asymmetric synthesis, due to its tunable steric and electronic properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a building block for charge-transport materials, semiconductors, and OLED components where fluorination improves performance.
• Advanced Polymer Monomer: Can be incorporated into high-performance polymers to impart specific thermal, chemical, or surface properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for exploring new synthetic methodologies and constructing fluorinated compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,4-Difluoro-1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene
CAS No.	79348-72-4
Molecular Formula	C9H10F2
Molecular Weight	156.17 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3,5-Trimethyl-2,4-difluorobenzene; 2,4-Difluoro-mesitylene; Mesitylene, 2,4-difluoro-; 2,4-Difluoro-1,3,5-trimethyl-benzene; Difluoromesitylene; Benzene, 2,4-difluoro-1,3,5-trimethyl-
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Difluoro-1,3,5-Trimethylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the consistency and reliability required for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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