M-Fluorotoluene

m-Fluorotoluene, also known as 3-Fluorotoluene or 1-fluoro-3-methylbenzene, is a fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbon with the formula C₇H₇F. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with an aromatic odor. The fluorine atom in the meta position gives distinct regioselectivity versus ortho/para isomers, making it a key building block for fluorinated agrochemicals, dyes, and industrial organofluorine synthesis.

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Product Introduction

Zouping Jinxing Chemical Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of m-fluorotoluene in China. If you're going to wholesale bulk m-fluorotoluene made in China, welcome to get free sample from our factory. All customized products are with high quality and low price.

Key Specifications

Product Name: m-Fluorotoluene

CAS No. 325-70-5

Grade	Industrial Grade / Agricultural Grade
Purity	≥ 98.0% / 99.0% (GC, customizable)
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Boiling Point	114–116 °C
Melting Point	≈ -87 °C
Density	≈ 0.99 g/mL (20–25 °C)
Flash Point	≈ 9–12 °C (closed cup)
Refractive Index	n²⁰/D ≈ 1.469
Solubility	Immiscible with water; miscible with ethanol, ether, toluene, acetone

Applications

Agrochemical intermediates: Building block for fluorinated herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides; meta-fluoro pattern tunes bioactivity and selectivity.
Dye & pigment industry: Intermediate for fluorinated azo dyes and functional colorants with improved light stability.
Industrial organofluorine synthesis: Precursor for side-chain oxidation (→ m-fluorobenzoic acid / aldehyde), nitration, halogenation, and cross-coupling.
Specialty chemicals: Monomer/intermediate for liquid-crystal materials, fluoropolymers, and electronic chemicals.

Packaging & Shipping

Packaging Options

Steel drum: 180 kg / 200 kg, galvanized iron (nitrogen-purged optional)
IBC tote: 1000 kg, HDPE inner tank + steel cage
ISO tank: stainless steel, certified for Class 3 flammable liquids

Shipping

Sea: FCL / LCL, palletized drums, DG-classified (UN 2388, Class 3, PG II)
ISO tank: for bulk sea orders (confirm volume with logistics)

Safety & Handling

⚠️ Highly flammable - flash point ≈ 9–12 °C; vapor forms ignitable mixtures in air.

⚠️ Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through skin; causes eye, skin, and respiratory irritation.

⚠️ Thermal decomposition releases toxic hydrogen fluoride (HF) and fluorinated smoke.

🛡️ Use in well-ventilated area with explosion-proof equipment; wear solvent-resistant gloves, goggles, protective clothing.

🛡️ Store m-fluorotoluene in a sealed container in a cool place, and keep it separate from oxidizing agents and strong acids.

FAQ

Q: How is it different from o- or p-Fluorotoluene?

A: Fluorine is meta to the methyl group - different regioselectivity in nitration, oxidation, and coupling.

Q: Is it dangerous goods?

A: Yes - UN 2388, Class 3, PG II (flammable liquid). Full DG docs provided.

Q: Main agricultural use?

A: Intermediate for fluorinated herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.

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