Description

(2,6-Bis-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Phenyl Ether is a high-value fluorinated aromatic ether building block, prized for its unique electronic and steric properties imparted by the trifluoromethyl groups. This compound is essential for advanced material science and pharmaceutical research, where its structural motif enhances stability, lipophilicity, and performance. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring enhanced metabolic stability and membrane permeability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the CF3 groups contribute to biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for sophisticated ligands in transition metal catalysis, enabling challenging cross-coupling and asymmetric transformations.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Incorporated into high-performance polymers (e.g., polyaryl ethers) to improve thermal stability, chemical resistance, and optical properties.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) and semiconductors due to its electron-withdrawing character.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for academic and industrial research into new fluorinated compounds and their properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2,6-Bis-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Phenyl Ether
CAS No.	887268-14-6
Molecular Formula	C15H8F6O
Molecular Weight	318.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-phenoxybenzene; 2-Phenoxy-1,3-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Phenyl 2,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl ether; Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenoxybenzene; [2,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl] phenyl ether; 2,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl) diphenyl ether
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (2,6-Bis-Trifluoromethyl-Phenyl)-Phenyl Ether is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for research and scale-up applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles via techniques such as HPLC, GC, NMR, and IR is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended to maintain optimal purity.

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.