Description

2,6-Dichloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile, Jrd, 97% is a high-purity, multi-functional aromatic intermediate featuring a trifluoromethyl group and two chlorine substituents. This compound is valued for its role as a critical building block in the synthesis of advanced agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, where its unique halogenated structure imparts desirable biological activity and metabolic stability. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the fine chemical, crop protection, and pharmaceutical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the trifluoromethyl and chloro substituents.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in medicinal chemistry for the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in scaffolds requiring halogenated aromatic rings.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Buchwald-Hartwig) and nucleophilic aromatic substitution to construct more complex molecular architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dichloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile, Jrd, 97%
CAS No.	1092461-02-3
Molecular Formula	C8H2Cl2F3N
Molecular Weight	240.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dichloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile; 3-Cyano-2,6-dichlorobenzotrifluoride; 2,6-Dichloro-alpha,alpha,α-trifluoro-m-toluonitrile; Benzonitrile, 2,6-dichloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)-; JRD (intermediate grade); 1092461-02-3; 2,6-Dichloro-3-trifluoromethylbenzonitrile
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dichloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC and GC analysis, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity and consistent impurity profile. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and related substances is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production standards.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in opaque packaging or amber glass.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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