Description

3-Aminobenzotrifluoride is a versatile aromatic amine building block characterized by its trifluoromethyl and amino functional groups. This compound is critical for introducing both electron-withdrawing and nucleophilic properties into advanced molecular architectures, enabling the synthesis of high-value specialty chemicals. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science sectors for developing active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting central nervous system disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a building block for producing specialty dyes, pigments, and optical brighteners with unique colorfastness and light-absorption properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: An important intermediate for creating charge-transport materials, host materials, and emitting layers in electronic displays and lighting.
• Polymer Modification: Incorporated into polymer chains to impart specific characteristics such as chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered surface energy.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination) for constructing complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: Used in the development of high-performance corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Aminobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	98-16-8
Molecular Formula	C7H6F3N
Molecular Weight	161.12 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α-Trifluoro-m-toluidine; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)aniline; m-Aminobenzotrifluoride; 3-Trifluoromethylaniline; m-Trifluoromethylaniline; Benzenamine, 3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 3-Amino-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene
EINECS	202-641-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Aminobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its properties of being highly volatile and easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation and to minimize degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	1.290 - 1.310 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490

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