Description

3-Chloro-2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic building block characterized by its unique halogenated and trifluoromethylated structure. This compound is essential for the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its specific substitution pattern imparts critical biological activity and influences the metabolic stability of target molecules. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in areas requiring fluorinated motifs for enhanced bioavailability and metabolic resistance.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a critical precursor in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the chloro-fluoro-trifluoromethyl pattern contributes to pesticidal efficacy.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in the research and production of specialized ligands for transition metal catalysis, enabling more efficient and selective synthetic transformations.
• Material Science Research: Employed as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials with tailored electronic or surface properties.
• Fluorinated Liquid Crystal Precursor: Acts as a building block for creating fluorinated components used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other electronic materials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Chloro-2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	186517-41-9
Molecular Formula	C8H3ClF4O2
Molecular Weight	242.56 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Chloro-2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; 2-Fluoro-3-chloro-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzoic acid; 6-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-chloro-2-fluorobenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-chloro-2-fluoro-6-(trifluoromethyl)-; 186517-41-9; 3-Chloro-2-fluoro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-o-toluic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Chloro-2-Fluoro-6-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzoic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is routinely analyzed via advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and fluorides. The container must be kept tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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