Description

2-Nitro-3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic acid chloride building block. This compound is critical for introducing the 2-nitro-3,4,5-trifluorobenzoyl moiety into complex molecular architectures, enabling precise structural modifications. It is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and advanced agrochemical sectors for synthesizing novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of complex drug molecules, particularly in fluorinated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the trifluoromethyl and nitro groups confer specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: An essential reagent for fine chemical and custom synthesis houses serving the life sciences industry.
• Chemical Derivatization: Used in analytical chemistry to create derivatives for detection or separation purposes via its reactive acyl chloride group.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Nitro-3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride
CAS No.	173589-92-9
Molecular Formula	C7H2ClF3NO3
Molecular Weight	249.54 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4,5-Trifluoro-2-nitrobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3,4,5-trifluoro-2-nitro-; 2-Nitro-3,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid chloride; 3,4,5-Trifluoro-2-nitrobenzoic acid chloride; 2-Nitro-3,4,5-trifluorobenzoic acid chloride; 2-Nitro-3,4,5-trifluorobenzoyl chloride (9CI)
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Nitro-3,4,5-Trifluorobenzoyl Chloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity requirements for research and GMP-grade synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including results for purity, identity, and impurity profiles, is supplied with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.