Description

2,3,5-Trichloro-4-Methyl-Benzotrifluoride is a high-value halogenated aromatic building block characterized by its trifluoromethyl and chloro substituents. This compound matters for its role as a critical intermediate in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where it imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, crop protection, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system and inflammatory diseases.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing fluorinated components in electronic display technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to enhance the chemical resistance, stability, and performance properties of specialty polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Synthesis: Utilized in the production of complex, high-performance colorants and pigments.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) for constructing complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,5-Trichloro-4-Methyl-Benzotrifluoride
CAS No.	141030-68-4
Molecular Formula	C8H4Cl3F3
Molecular Weight	263.47 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,4-Trichloro-3-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 3-Methyl-2,4,5-trichlorobenzotrifluoride; 2,3,5-Trichloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-xylene; 4-Methyl-2,3,5-trichlorobenzotrifluoride; Benzene, 1,2,4-trichloro-3-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-; TCMBTF
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,5-Trichloro-4-Methyl-Benzotrifluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available 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.

Specification

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

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