Description

Benzene, 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)- is a highly fluorinated aromatic compound characterized by its unique substitution pattern of methyl and trifluoromethyl groups. This structure makes it a valuable advanced intermediate and building block for the synthesis of complex organic materials. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic cores for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced active ingredients for crop protection products, where the fluorine atoms can improve pesticidal activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a sophisticated building block for fluorinated components in electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of high-performance, fluorinated polymers with unique thermal, chemical, and surface properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other specialized reactions.
• Advanced Material Research: Functions as a critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new fluorinated aromatic systems with tailored electronic characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-
CAS No.	97630-74-5
Molecular Formula	C12H10F6
Molecular Weight	268.20 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Durene, 3,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 3,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)durene; Hexafluorodurene; 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-di(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethyl-α,α,α',α'-tetrafluoro-1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diyldimethanol (related derivative); TFB-Durene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of Benzene, 1,2,4,5-Tetramethyl-3,6-Bis(trifluoromethyl)- adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for sensitive synthetic applications. All materials are characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its organic and fluorinated nature, standard precautions for handling laboratory chemicals should be observed.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
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.