Description

1,3-Dichlorotetrafluorobenzene is a versatile fluorinated aromatic intermediate prized for its unique chemical reactivity and stability. This compound is essential for creating advanced materials and specialty chemicals where precise halogen substitution patterns are required. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced polymer industries for applications ranging from synthesis to material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring fluorinated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, where fluorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a critical starting material for manufacturing fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) components.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into high-performance polymers to impart chemical resistance, thermal stability, and low surface energy properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution due to its activated chlorine atoms.
• Dielectric Fluid & Heat Transfer Medium: Potential use in specialized electronic cooling and insulating applications due to its fluorinated structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,3-Dichlorotetrafluorobenzene
CAS No.	1198-61-4
Molecular Formula	C6Cl2F4
Molecular Weight	214.97 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloro-2,4,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene; Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2,4,5,6-tetrafluoro-; 2,4,5,6-Tetrafluoro-1,3-dichlorobenzene; 1,3-DCTFB; Tetrafluorodichlorobenzene
EINECS	214-833-5

Quality Control

Our 1,3-Dichlorotetrafluorobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed and at a stable temperature, ideally between 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (20°C)	~1.70 g/mL
Boiling Point	~142-144 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.