China and the United States are the leading exporters of Benzotrifluoride (CAS 98-08-8), accounting for the largest shares of global shipments in recent years, while India, South Korea, and Germany represent the top importing markets. Imports into India and South Korea have shown consistent growth since 2022, coinciding with moderate upward pressure on Benzotrifluoride prices amid tightening supply from key Asian producers.
Benzotrifluoride (CAS 98-08-8) is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with a mild aromatic odor and a boiling point of 102–104 °C. It is an aromatic organofluorine compound classified as a trifluoromethyl-substituted benzene derivative. Primarily employed as a chemical intermediate, it serves in the synthesis of agrochemicals—including herbicides and fungicides—and pharmaceuticals, where the trifluoromethyl group imparts enhanced metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is also used in the production of specialty dyes, fluorinated polymers, and high-performance coatings. Its low polarity and favorable solvating properties support its application as a specialty solvent in select electronic and fine chemical processes.
An alternative solvent to dichloromethane
Clear colourless to light yellow liquid
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