Description

4-Bromo-3,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride is a high-value halogenated aromatic building block characterized by its trifluoromethyl and bromo/dichloro substitution pattern. This specific arrangement of functional groups makes it a versatile and reactive intermediate for advanced synthesis in demanding chemical sectors. It is primarily sought after by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for constructing complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in molecules requiring halogenated aromatic cores for bioactivity or as a handle for further functionalization.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl and halogen groups contribute to efficacy and environmental stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a building block for fluorinated compounds used in electronic display technologies and organic light-emitting diodes.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers to impart specific properties like chemical resistance, thermal stability, or altered refractive indices.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine atom is an excellent site for palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck, Sonogashira) enabling rapid diversification of the molecular structure.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating novel chemical entities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Bromo-3,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	118754-53-3
Molecular Formula	C7H2BrCl2F3
Molecular Weight	293.90 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Bromo-2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2,6-Dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl bromide; 3,5-Dichloro-4-bromobenzotrifluoride; 4-Bromo-3,5-dichloro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; Benzene, 1-bromo-2,6-dichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; BDTF; Contact for additional synonyms.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-3,5-Dichlorobenzotrifluoride adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for synthetic applications. Every lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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