Description

3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoylchloride is a high-value, multi-functional aromatic acid chloride building block. This compound matters for its unique molecular architecture, combining a reactive benzoyl chloride group with bromo and trifluoromethoxy substituents, enabling precise derivatization in complex syntheses. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and metabolic disease research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the stability imparted by the trifluoromethoxy group.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for advanced electronic materials, where its halogenated structure contributes to desired electronic and steric properties.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal and chemical resistance.
• Peptide Mimetics & Bioconjugation: The acid chloride functionality is ideal for forming amide bonds, useful in creating peptide analogs or for labeling biomolecules.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for introducing the 3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl moiety into diverse molecular scaffolds during exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoylchloride
CAS No.	1092461-36-3
Molecular Formula	C8H3BrClF3O2
Molecular Weight	303.46 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)benzoyl chloride; 3-Bromo-α,α,α-trifluoro-5-methoxybenzoyl chloride; 5-(Trifluoromethoxy)-3-bromobenzoyl chloride; Benzoyl chloride, 3-bromo-5-(trifluoromethoxy)-; 3-Bromo-5-trifluoromethoxybenzoyl chloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Bromo-5-(Trifluoromethoxy)Benzoylchloride is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing 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 at 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 to prevent hydrolysis. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizers, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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