Description

1-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant industrial importance. Its molecular structure, featuring chlorine, methyl, and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a key intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop novel compounds with specific properties.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of modern herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group enhances biological activity and environmental stability.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the pharmacologically valuable trifluoromethyl moiety into drug candidates.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating advanced organic electronic components used in displays and lighting.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modification: Employed to introduce halogen and fluorine-containing side chains into polymers, altering their chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis Research: A valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for developing new fluorination and functionalization methodologies in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	97399-46-7
Molecular Formula	C8H6ClF3
Molecular Weight	194.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-xylene; 4-Chloro-3-methylbenzotrifluoride; 2-Methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)chlorobenzene; 1-Chloro-2-methyl-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Methyl-4-chlorobenzotrifluoride; 2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-4-methylbenzene; 4-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-3-methyltoluene; 97399-46-7
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Quality Control

Our 1-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

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 bases. 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 liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (at 20°C)	~1.35 g/cm³
Boiling Point	~195-200 °C

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