Description

3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is a versatile fluorinated aromatic intermediate of significant commercial importance. Its unique structure, featuring both a nitro group and a trifluoromethyl group, makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of advanced products.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key precursor in the manufacture of herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic rings.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with unique color properties and lightfastness.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the development of advanced electronic display materials due to its aromatic and fluorinated characteristics.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or modifier to introduce fluorinated segments into polymers, improving chemical resistance and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions like nucleophilic aromatic substitution.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	98-46-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4F3NO2
Molecular Weight	191.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; m-Nitrobenzotrifluoride; 1-Nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Nitro-α,α,α-trifluoromethylbenzene; m-Nitrotrifluoromethylbenzene; 3-(Trifluoromethyl)nitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; MBTF
EINECS	202-670-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to pale yellow liquid or crystalline mass
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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