Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
455-13-0
Standard:
USP,BP,EP,In-house Standards,
α,α,α-Trifluoro-4-iodotoluene is a specialized fluoro-organic intermediate featuring an iodine substituent on a trifluoromethylbenzene core. Synthesized via electrophilic iodination of α,α,α-trifluorotoluene, its molecular formula is C8H6F3I (CAS: 100792-58-5). This compound serves as a critical building block for advanced medicinal chemistry.
Store under inert atmosphere at controlled temperatures to prevent decomposition. Handle with appropriate PPE to avoid skin contact and inhalation; ensure compatibility with halogenated solvents during processing.