Description

2-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenol is a versatile halogenated phenolic intermediate with a unique trifluoromethoxy substituent. This compound matters for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where it imparts desirable properties like metabolic stability and lipophilicity. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the phenol and halogenated structure.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the synthesis of drug candidates, particularly where the trifluoromethoxy group is used to modulate pharmacokinetic properties.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the production of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce functional phenolic groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like adhesion, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Research & Development: Essential for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways in organic synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing specialized dyes and pigments with enhanced performance characteristics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenol
CAS No.	1036713-42-4
Molecular Formula	C7H4ClF3O2
Molecular Weight	212.55 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol; 6-Chloro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)phenol; Phenol, 2-chloro-6-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 2-Chloro-α,α,α-trifluoroanisole-6-ol; OCF3-2-Chlorophenol; 2-Chloro-6-trifluoromethoxyphenol; 2-Chloro-6-(trifluoromethoxy)benzenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-6-(Trifluoromethoxy)Phenol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

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). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

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%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines

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