Description

2-Bromo-4,5-Difluorobenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, reactive aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic placement of bromine and fluorine substituents, which enable precise functionalization and modulation of electronic properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, particularly for developing active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for molecules requiring a difluorobenzoyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the halogenated benzoyl group is a core structural element.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Production: Serves as a building block for fluorine-containing aromatic compounds used in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent for synthesizing specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical stability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent for Friedel-Crafts acylation and nucleophilic substitution reactions to introduce complex aromatic groups.
• Chemical Research & Development: Fundamental material for exploring new reaction pathways and creating novel fluorinated compounds in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-4,5-Difluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	103994-89-4
Molecular Formula	C7H2BrClF2O
Molecular Weight	255.45 g/mol
Synonyms	4,5-Difluoro-2-bromobenzoyl chloride; 2-Bromo-4,5-difluorobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoic acid, 2-bromo-4,5-difluoro-, chloride; 2-Bromo-4,5-difluorobenzoyl chloride; 103994-89-4; 4,5-Difluoro-2-bromobenzoic acid chloride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-4,5-Difluorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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