Description

3-Ethoxy-2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the strategic combination of fluorine atoms and an ethoxy group, which allows for precise modulation of electronic and steric properties in target molecules. This compound is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to introduce the 3-ethoxy-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoyl moiety into complex structures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a fluorinated aromatic core for enhanced metabolic stability and bioavailability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the fluorine substituents contribute to improved lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Serves as a building block for fluorinated liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers, such as polyamides or polyesters, to impart specific chemical resistance or thermal properties.
• Organic Electronics: Utilized in the synthesis of charge-transport materials or semiconductors for OLEDs and organic photovoltaics.
• Custom Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new fluorinated compounds and their properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Ethoxy-2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	172602-81-2
Molecular Formula	C9H6ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	244.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4,5-Trifluoro-3-ethoxybenzoyl chloride; 3-Ethoxy-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-ethoxy-2,4,5-trifluoro-; 2,4,5-Trifluoro-m-ethoxybenzoyl chloride; 3-Ethoxy-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid chloride; 172602-81-2 (CAS); 3-Ethoxy-2,4,5-trifluorobenzoylchloride
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Quality Control

Our 3-Ethoxy-2,4,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical 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 needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening. Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and alcohols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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