3-Fluorobenzotrifluoride (CAS 401-80-9) is used in fluorinated fine chemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates, and pesticide intermediates.

1. Product Overview

3-Fluorobenzotrifluoride is an important fluorinated aromatic compound, belonging to the class of fluorinated trifluoromethylbenzene fine chemical raw materials.

This product contains both fluorine atoms and trifluoromethyl (CF₃) groups in its structure, exhibiting good chemical stability, electronic regulation capabilities, and hydrophobic properties. It is a crucial basic raw material for fluorinated pharmaceuticals, pesticides, fine chemicals, and functional materials.

2. Product Specifications

3-Fluorobenzotrifluoride
CAS Number: 401-80-9
Product Category: Fluorinated Aromatic Compounds / Fine Chemical Raw Materials
Structure Type: 3-Fluorobenzotrifluoride
Applications: Pharmaceutical intermediates, pesticide intermediates, synthesis of fluorinated materials

3. Product Structure Characteristics

① The trifluoromethyl (CF₃) structure:
The CF₃ group enhances the electron attraction, hydrophobicity, and chemical stability of molecules, making it an important structural unit for modern fluorinated fine chemicals.

② Fluorine-substituted structures:
Fluorine atoms can regulate the electronic properties of aromatic rings, improve molecular performance, and provide reaction sites for subsequent chemical reactions.

③ Meta-substituted structures:
Meta-structures possess excellent spatial characteristics, making them suitable as building blocks for the synthesis of various fluorinated aromatic compounds.

4. Main application areas

① Fluorine-containing pharmaceutical intermediates
are used in the design of fluorine-containing drug molecules and the synthesis of aromatic intermediates. ②

Pesticide
intermediates
are used in the research and development of fluorine-containing herbicides, insecticides, and plant protection products. ③

Fluorine-containing aromatic intermediates serve as basic raw materials for fine chemical synthesis, used for further functional group conversion and the construction of complex molecules.

④
Fluorine-containing materials are used in the research of special polymers and functional chemicals.

5. Product Features and Advantages

① The F/CF₃ dual fluorine structure
contains both fluorine atoms and CF₃ groups, giving it high application value.

② Excellent chemical stability:
The aromatic ring combined with CF₃ provides the product with good chemical resistance.

③ Wide range of applications:
Covering multiple industry chains including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and new materials.

6. Differences from related products

① Both m-fluorotrifluorotoluene and p-fluorotrifluorotoluene
belong to the fluorotrifluorotoluene family, but the main difference lies in the position of fluorine substitution, which affects downstream synthetic routes and application choices.

② m-fluorotrifluorotoluene and trifluorotoluene: Trifluorotoluene
is a basic CF₃ aromatic feedstock; this product has added fluorine substitution, resulting in enhanced functionality.

③ m-fluorotrifluorotoluene and m-ditrifluorotoluene
: m-fluorotrifluorotoluene contains one CF₃ and one F structure, while m-ditrifluorotoluene contains two CF₃ structures, leading to different applications.

7. Key Considerations for Procurement in the Russian Market

Customer focus on:
- GC purity;
- Moisture content;
- Single impurity control;
- Appearance and color;
- Packaging stability;
- COA, TDS, and SDS documentation;
- Long-term stable supply capability.

8. Product Supply Advantages

- Supply capacity for fluorinated aromatic products;
- Support for international customer procurement needs;
- Provision of quality documents and technical information;
- Service to the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industry chains.

9. FAQ

Q: Where is m-fluorotrifluorotoluene mainly used?
A: Mainly used in the synthesis of fluorinated pharmaceutical intermediates, pesticide intermediates, and fine chemicals.

Q: Why is the CF₃ structure highly valuable?
A: CF₃ can improve the electronic properties, stability, and hydrophobicity of molecules, making it an important structure in modern fluorinated chemicals.

Q: What documents are needed to purchase this product? A: Typically, a Certificate of Authorization
(COA), Test Data Sheet (TDS), SDS, packaging information, and shipping documents are required.