Description

2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is a versatile halogenated nitroaromatic compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique trifluoromethyl and nitro substituents make it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored electronic and physical properties. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a trifluoromethylphenyl moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the nitro and chloro groups facilitate further functionalization.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or building block for advanced polymers, liquid crystals, and electronic materials.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing specialized dyes and pigments.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in cross-coupling reactions and nucleophilic aromatic substitution.
• Fluorinated Compound Production: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing other complex fluorinated aromatic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzotrifluoride
CAS No.	151504-80-2
Molecular Formula	C7H3ClF3NO2
Molecular Weight	225.55 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoro-p-nitrotoluene; 2-Chloro-4-nitrobenzotrifluoride; 2-Chloro-4-nitro-α,α,α-trifluorotoluene; 4-Nitro-2-chlorobenzotrifluoride; Benzene, 1-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)-; p-Nitro-o-chlorobenzotrifluoride
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-4-Nitrobenzotrifluoride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, reducing agents, and sources of ignition. The compound is light-sensitive; store away from light.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow 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.