Description

4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,3-Butanedione is a high-value fluorinated diketone building block. This compound is critical for the synthesis of advanced materials and pharmaceuticals due to the unique electronic and steric properties imparted by its trifluoromethyl and trifluoroacetyl groups. It is primarily sought after by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of complex molecules with potential biological activity, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug discovery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used to create novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorine atoms enhance metabolic stability and lipophilicity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a chelating agent for metal ions in the preparation of catalysts for organic transformations.
• Advanced Material Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers requiring specific fluorinated motifs.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in heterocyclic chemistry for constructing fluorinated pyrazoles, isoxazoles, and other valuable scaffolds.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,3-Butanedione
CAS No.	94856-23-2
Molecular Formula	C11H6F6O2
Molecular Weight	284.16 g/mol
Synonyms	1,1,1-Trifluoro-4-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-2,4-butanedione; 2,2,2-Trifluoro-1-[2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]ethan-1-one; 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(2-trifluoromethylphenyl)butane-1,3-dione; α,α,α-Trifluoro-2'-(trifluoromethyl)acetophenone; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)phenyl trifluoroacetyl ketone; TFBTD; TFTB
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(2-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,3-Butanedione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to exclude moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.