Description

2,6-Dichloro-Benzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated aromatic building block of significant importance in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic positioning of chlorine and trifluoromethyl groups, which enable precise functionalization for creating complex molecular architectures. This intermediate is primarily needed by R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of new active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the synthesis of molecules with trifluoromethylated aromatic cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the dichloro-trifluoromethyl motif contributes to bioactivity and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a foundational unit for synthesizing fluorinated compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to introduce fluorine-containing side chains, enhancing the chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties of specialty polymers.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: An excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed reactions like Suzuki, Stille, and Buchwald-Hartwig amination, allowing for diverse bond formations.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of complex, high-performance fluorinated dyes and pigments for specialized applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-Benzotrifluoride
CAS No.	104359-35-5
Molecular Formula	C7H3Cl2F3
Molecular Weight	215.00 g/mol
Synonyms	1,3-Dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,6-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 2,6-Dichloro(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,3-dichloro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 2,6-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride; 2,6-Dichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro toluene
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichloro-Benzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as a fluoride/strong alkali-sensitive and highly volatile compound, keep away from incompatible materials and ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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