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General Description

3-Methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)aniline is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H8F3NO. It is a white solid that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other organic compounds. 3-methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)aniline is classified as an aniline derivative, which means it contains a phenyl ring attached to an amino group. The presence of a methoxy group and a trifluoromethyl group in the molecule makes it useful in organic synthesis as a building block for more complex compounds. 3-Methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)aniline is also used as a reagent in various chemical reactions, including the synthesis of fluorescent dyes and other organic compounds. It is important to handle 3-methoxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)aniline with care, as it can be hazardous if not used properly.

Upstream product

• 887144-94-7 Togni's reagent II 
• 536-90-3 m-Anisidine 
• 75-63-8 Bromotrifluoromethane 

Downstream Products

• 54486-52-1 2-Chloro-N-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-N-(3-methoxy-2-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-acetamide 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Nickel-Catalyzed Direct C-H Trifluoromethylation of Free Anilines with Togni's Reagent

An efficient nickel-catalyzed C-H trifluoromethylation for the synthesis of trifluoromethylated free anilines using Togni's reagent has been developed. This approach exhibits a good functional group tolerance, good regioselectivity, and chemoselectivity under mild conditions. The newly developed economical one-step method is a better alternative to synthesize trifluoromethylated free anilines.

Preparation method of trifluoromethylamine

The invention relates to a preparation method of trifluoromethylamine. The method includes the following steps that aromatic amine shown in the formula (1) and a trifluoromethyl reagent shown in the formula (2) react in a solvent under the condition that an alkali and/or nickel compound exists, and the trifluoromethylamine compound shown in the formula (3) is generated. According to the preparation method of trifluoromethylamine, aromatic amine and 1-trifluoromethyl-1,2-iodobenzoyl-3(H)-ketone serve as raw materials and react under the condition that the alkali and/or nickel compound exists through the amino positioning effect on aromatic nucleus. The synthesis steps of the method are simple, the cost of the raw materials is low, the production cost of trifluoromethylamine can be greatly reduced, and large-scale industrialized production is promoted.

Reactions of Trifluoromethyl Bromide and Related Halides: Part 10. Perfluoroalkylation of Aromatic Compounds induced by Sulphur Dioxide Radical Anion Precursors

Perfluoroalkylation of electron-rich aromatic compounds with trifluoromethyl bromide, or long-chain perfluoroalkyl iodides, was performed in the presence of sodium dithionite or zinc-sulphur dioxide.This alkylation occurred at the ortho and para positions relative to the amino or hydroxy substitutent.Pyrroles were perfluoroalkylated regioselectively at the 2-position.This alkylation was interpreted as a radical aromatic substitution; the formation of the perfluoroalkyl radical can be induced by a single-electron transfer from sulphur dioxide radical anion to the perfluoroalkyl halide.

Perfluoroalkylation of Anilines in the Presence of Zinc and Sulphur Dioxide

Arylamines are transformed into their ortho- and para-trifluoromethyl derivatives by the action of trifluoromethyl bromide under slight pressure in the presence of 0.15 equiv. of zinc and sulphur dioxide in dimethylformamide.