Description

3-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the 3-fluorobenzoyl moiety, a key structural feature for modulating the biological activity and physicochemical properties of target molecules. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system disorders and oncology.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine atom enhances bioavailability and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating fluorinated polymers and liquid crystal materials with specific optical and thermal properties.
• Dyestuff and Pigment Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments that require fluorinated aromatic components for improved lightfastness and color properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A fundamental reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation and amide coupling reactions to construct complex fluorinated aromatic compounds.
• Chemical Research & Development: Vital for medicinal chemistry and process R&D for exploring new chemical entities and optimizing synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1711-07-5
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClFO
Molecular Weight	158.56 g/mol
Synonyms	m-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride; 3-Fluorobenzoic Acid Chloride; Benzoic acid, 3-fluoro-, chloride; 3-Fluorobenzoyl chloride; m-Fluorobenzoic acid chloride; 3-Fluorobenzenecarbonyl chloride; 1-Fluoro-3-(chlorocarbonyl)benzene; 3-Fluorobenzoylchloride
EINECS	216-983-6

Quality Control

Every batch of our 3-Fluorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and provide comprehensive analytical documentation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for all shipments to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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