Description

1-Chloro-2-Fluoro-3,4-Bis-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene is a highly fluorinated aromatic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in the unique combination of halogen and trifluoromethyl substituents, which impart exceptional electronic and steric properties to target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring fluorinated aromatic cores to modulate bioavailability, metabolic stability, and lipophilicity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the fluorine and chlorine atoms enhance biological activity and environmental persistence.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of fluorinated liquid crystals and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials, contributing to improved electronic properties and device performance.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into specialty polymers and high-performance resins to enhance chemical resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties.
• Catalyst Ligand Precursor: Utilized in the preparation of sophisticated ligand systems for catalysis, leveraging the steric bulk and electron-withdrawing nature of the substituents.
• Fluorinated Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Acts as a building block for creating novel fluorinated dyes and pigments with unique color fastness and solubility profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Chloro-2-Fluoro-3,4-Bis-(Trifluoromethyl)Benzene
CAS No.	1099597-43-9
Molecular Formula	C9H2ClF7
Molecular Weight	266.55 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-1-chloro-2-fluorobenzene; 1-Chloro-2-fluoro-3,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; 2-Fluoro-1-chloro-3,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-2-fluoro-3,4-bis(trifluoromethyl)-; 3,4-Bis(trifluoromethyl)-2-fluorochlorobenzene
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for high-purity fine chemicals. Every batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, NMR, and MS to confirm identity, purity, and the absence of critical impurities. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results are available upon request, providing full traceability and supporting your quality management systems.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and organic solvents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 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.