Description

3-(2-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Thiophene is a high-value, fluorinated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the trifluoromethylphenyl group, which is critical for modulating the physicochemical characteristics of target molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the creation of novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory targets.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the design and synthesis of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Acts as a monomer or building block for developing specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for studying structure-activity relationships (SAR) and developing novel synthetic methodologies involving fluorinated aromatics.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Thiophene
CAS No.	886503-64-6
Molecular Formula	C11H7F3S
Molecular Weight	228.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Thienyl)-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 3-(α,α,α-Trifluoro-o-tolyl)thiophene; 3-[2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl]thiophene; 2-(3-Thienyl)benzotrifluoride; 3-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)thiophene; 3-(2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl)thiophene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Thiophene adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, HPLC, and GC-MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory requirements.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.