Description

2,4,6-Trifluorotoluene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern makes it a critical intermediate for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing trifluoromethylphenyl or related fluorinated aromatic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Imparts specific properties like chemical resistance or altered solubility when incorporated into specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and as a substrate for further functionalization in medicinal chemistry research.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable compound for academic and industrial research exploring new fluorination methodologies and the properties of fluorinated aromatics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4,6-Trifluorotoluene
CAS No.	93343-11-4
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3
Molecular Weight	146.11 g/mol
Synonyms	α,α,α-Trifluoro-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene (incorrect but common misnomer); 1-Methyl-2,4,6-trifluorobenzene; 2,4,6-Trifluoromethylbenzene; Toluene, 2,4,6-trifluoro-; Benzene, 1-methyl-2,4,6-trifluoro-; 2,4,6-Trifluoro-1-methylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 2,4,6-Trifluorotoluene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring reliability for our global customer base in regulated industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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