Description

1-Methoxy-2-Methyl-4-Trifluoromethoxy-Benzene is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique trifluoromethoxy and methoxy substituents make it a valuable intermediate for creating compounds with tailored electronic and steric properties. This product is primarily targeted at research and development laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors seeking to incorporate fluorinated motifs into their active molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the metabolically stable trifluoromethoxy group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where fluorination enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated components for electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Specialty Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or modifier to impart specific solubility, thermal, or surface properties to high-performance polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and other transformations to construct complex, multi-substituted aromatic systems for material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Methoxy-2-Methyl-4-Trifluoromethoxy-Benzene
CAS No.	887266-88-8
Molecular Formula	C9H9F3O2
Molecular Weight	206.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-methoxy-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene; 4-(Trifluoromethoxy)-2-methylanisole; 1-Methoxy-2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)benzene; 2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)anisole; Benzene, 1-methoxy-2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 4-Methoxy-3-methylphenyl trifluoromethyl ether (isomer); Contact for additional aliases.
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Quality Control

Our production of 1-Methoxy-2-Methyl-4-Trifluoromethoxy-Benzene adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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 bases and fluorides. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.