1-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene CAS 42908-82-7

Purity 97%+In StockPharmaceutical Standards
CAS No.42908-82-7
Molecular FormulaC8H4F6O
Molecular Weight230.11 g/mol
CategoryPharmaceutical Standards / API Standards
AvailabilityIn Stock

Chemical Structure

1-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene CAS 42908-82-7 chemical structure

Description

The occurrence of 1-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene is closely related to a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system in its molecular formula, which determines its behaviour during synthesis, purification, or degradation.

1-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (CAS 42908-82-7), molecular formula C8H4F6O and molecular weight 230.11 g/mol, is a CATO reference standard with documented purity and traceability.

Structurally, 1-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene (C8H4F6O) contains a hydroxyl group, an ether linkage, fluorine substitution, an aromatic ring system. The molecule exhibits a degree of unsaturation (DBE) of 4.0, corresponding to approximately 4 ring(s) or double-bond equivalent(s). With a molecular weight of 230.11 g/mol, it falls into the medium-molecular-weight range. The aromatic system may exhibit native fluorescence, enabling detection with a fluorescence detector (FLD).

Recommended for analytical method development and validation; each product is supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA) ensuring ISO 17034 metrological traceability.

CATO manufactures 1-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene under ISO 17034:2016 accreditation with dual CNAS and ANAB accreditation. Each batch is characterized by orthogonal methods and supplied with a full Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring metrological traceability.

Physical & Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC8H4F6O
Molecular Weight230.11 g/mol
AppearanceOff-white to pale yellow crystalline powder. (slight halide-like odor, low volatility)
Purity97%+
StorageStore at room temperature, keep tightly closed to prevent evaporation
Solubility (reference)Soluble in methanol, acetonitrile, DMSO, water (slightly soluble)
StabilityMay oxidize slowly on prolonged air exposure
Degree of Unsaturation (DBE)4.0
UV AbsorptionUV-absorbing
Structural FeaturesAromatic ring present
CAS Registry Year (est.)1969
Halogen ContentF-containing

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