Description

3,4-Dichloro-2-Nitro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Toluene is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic intermediate characterized by its unique combination of chloro, nitro, and trifluoromethyl substituents. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its structure imparts desirable biological activity and chemical stability. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the nitro and trifluoromethyl groups.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry research for the development of new drug candidates, particularly in scaffolds requiring halogenated aromatic systems.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its substituted toluene backbone.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions and as a substrate for further functionalization in advanced chemical synthesis.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in the development of liquid crystals, polymers, and other advanced functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dichloro-2-Nitro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Toluene
CAS No.	115571-66-9
Molecular Formula	C8H4Cl2F3NO2
Molecular Weight	274.03 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2-Dichloro-4-methyl-5-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Nitro-3,4-dichloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)toluene; 3,4-Dichloro-2-nitro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-p-xylene; Benzene, 1,2-dichloro-4-methyl-5-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-3,4-dichloro-2-nitrotoluene; 3,4-Dichloro-2-nitro-6-trifluoromethyltoluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dichloro-2-Nitro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Toluene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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