Description

3,5-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block, valued for its unique combination of a trifluoromethyl group and methyl substituents on the benzene ring. This structure imparts enhanced lipophilicity, metabolic stability, and electron-withdrawing properties, making it a critical intermediate in advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for developing new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in CNS and oncology drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the CF3 group enhances biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display and lighting applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) to introduce the dimethylbenzotrifluoroyl moiety into complex molecules.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Imparts specific chemical resistance and stability properties when incorporated into specialty polymers.
• Research & Development: Essential compound for medicinal chemistry and material science research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	86845-29-6
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3
Molecular Weight	174.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dimethyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,5-Dimethyl-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3,5-Dimethylbenzyltrifluoride; 5-(Trifluoromethyl)-1,3-xylene; m-Xylene-5-trifluoromethyl; α,α,α-Trifluoro-3,5-dimethyltoluene
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Quality Control

Our 3,5-Dimethylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.15 g/cm³
Refractive Index (n20/D)	~1.45

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