Description

1,2,3-Trichloro-5-Trifluoromethanesulfonyl-Benzene is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic intermediate characterized by its unique combination of chlorine and trifluoromethanesulfonyl substituents. This compound is essential for introducing specific steric and electronic properties into target molecules, enabling advanced synthesis in demanding fields. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing complex drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting new therapeutic agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its halogenated structure contributes to biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced electronic materials requiring specific fluorine-containing motifs.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a versatile reagent or ligand precursor in cross-coupling reactions and other catalytic processes due to its electron-withdrawing groups.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical spaces in fluoroorganic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2,3-Trichloro-5-Trifluoromethanesulfonyl-Benzene
CAS No.	104614-75-7
Molecular Formula	C7H2Cl3F3O2S
Molecular Weight	313.51 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3-Trichloro-5-(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)benzene; 2,3,4-Trichloro-1-(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)benzene; 5-(Trifluoromethanesulfonyl)-1,2,3-trichlorobenzene; Benzene, 1,2,3-trichloro-5-[(trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl]-; 1,2,3-Trichloro-5-triflylbenzene; 2,3,4-Trichlorophenyl trifluoromethyl sulfone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 1,2,3-Trichloro-5-Trifluoromethanesulfonyl-Benzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the precise requirements for advanced synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling and packaging should minimize exposure to direct light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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