Description

2,5-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of the electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl group and the dimethyl-substituted benzene ring, which imparts specific reactivity and stability. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules, including active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Functional Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into specialty polymers to alter surface properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to introduce the 2,5-dimethylbenzotrifluoride moiety into more complex structures.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the production of specialized fluorinated dyes and pigments for high-performance applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	84796-70-3
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Dimethyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,5-Dimethyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,4-xylene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,5-dimethyltoluene; 2,5-Dimethylbenzyltrifluoride; 2,5-Dimethyl(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,5-Xylyltrifluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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