Description

4-Bromo-2-Methylbenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both bromine and trifluoromethyl substituents, makes it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and steric properties. This compound is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in cross-coupling reactions and as a precursor for functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a trifluoromethylphenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the bromine atom facilitates further functionalization.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other functional materials due to its unique electronic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for Suzuki, Stille, and other palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions to form biaryl structures.
• Chemical Derivatization: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for further chemical transformations, such as lithiation or conversion to other functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-Methylbenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	936092-88-5
Molecular Formula	C8H6BrF3
Molecular Weight	239.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-4-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Methyl-4-bromobenzotrifluoride; 4-Bromo-2-(trifluoromethyl)toluene; α,α,α-Trifluoro-4-bromo-2-methyltoluene; 4-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-o-xylene; 2-(Trifluoromethyl)-4-bromotoluene
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Quality Control

Our 4-Bromo-2-Methylbenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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