Description

1,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene (CAS No. 433-95-4) is a high-purity fluorinated aromatic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₄F₆. This specialty chemical features two trifluoromethyl groups attached to a benzene ring in the ortho position, offering unique reactivity and stability for advanced synthetic applications. With a molecular weight of 214.11 g/mol, this colorless to pale-yellow liquid (density ~1.42 g/cm³) exhibits exceptional thermal and chemical resistance. Ideal for pharmaceutical intermediates, liquid crystal materials, and advanced polymer synthesis. Packaged under inert gas in amber glass bottles to ensure stability. HPLC and GC analysis available upon request.

Properties

• CAS Number: 433-95-4
• Complexity: 169
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H4F6/c9-7(10,11)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(12,13)14/h1-4H
• InChI Key: XXZOEDQFGXTEAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 214.02171910
• Molecular Formula: C8H4F6
• Molecular Weight: 214.11
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=C1)C(F)(F)F)C(F)(F)F
• Monoisotopic Mass: 214.02171910
• Synonyms: 1,2-BIS(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZENE, 433-95-4, MRD8XU7FGR, EINECS 207-092-3, Benzene, 1,2-bis(trifluoromethyl)-, DTXSID90195818, DTXCID30118309, 207-092-3, 1,2-bis-(trifluoromethyl)benzene, o-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene, MFCD03094218, o-Xylene, .alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha.,.alpha.’,.alpha.’,.alpha.’-hexafluoro-, hexafluoroxylene, UNII-MRD8XU7FGR, SCHEMBL63469, SCHEMBL82438, 26545-61-9, SCHEMBL146460, SCHEMBL760452, SCHEMBL9902673, SCHEMBL9902741, SCHEMBL9903667, BBL102779, STL556585, a,a,a,a’,a’,a’-Hexafluoro-o-xylene, AKOS005063710, GS-6818, DB-051076, B3110, NS00042865, alpha,alpha,alpha,alpha’,alpha’,alpha’-Hexafluoro-o-xylene, InChI=1/C8H4F6/c9-7(10,11)5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8(12,13)14/h1-4

Application

1,2-Bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene serves as a key building block in pharmaceutical synthesis, particularly for fluorine-containing drug candidates. The compound finds application in liquid crystal formulations for advanced display technologies due to its stable fluorinated structure. Researchers utilize it as a specialty solvent for organofluorine chemistry and as a precursor for high-performance polymers with enhanced thermal stability.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.6%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Flam. Liq. 3 (100%)
• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.6%)

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