Description

Benzotrifluoride (CAS NO 98-08-8) is a versatile fluorinated aromatic compound prized for its unique combination of chemical stability and reactivity. It serves as a critical building block and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering significant advantages in reaction efficiency and product performance. This high-value intermediate is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel, high-performance products.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for introducing the trifluoromethyl group, a crucial moiety in many modern active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that enhances metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group improves efficacy and environmental profile.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a reaction medium for organometallic chemistry, fluorination reactions, and other processes where its high volatility and chemical inertness are beneficial.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemicals: Acts as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and dielectric fluids used in electronics manufacturing.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Utilized to create novel, light-fast fluorinated dyes and organic pigments with superior properties.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorine into polymer backbones, enhancing material properties like chemical resistance and thermal stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzotrifluoride
CAS No.	98-08-8
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3
Molecular Weight	146.11 g/mol
Synonyms	(Trifluoromethyl)benzene; α,α,α-Trifluorotoluene; Phenylfluoroform; Toluene trifluoride; Benzene, (trifluoromethyl)-; BTF; Phenyl trifluoromethane; NSC 2217
EINECS	202-635-0

Quality Control

Our Benzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Density (20°C)	1.188 - 1.192 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.414 - 1.416
Boiling Point	101 - 103°C

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